I am so embarrassed to ask for help with this but I am going to anyway, cause I need help. I am 19 days post op. I cannot have a BM to save my life. I have tried Benefiber, Milk Of Magnesia,Dulcolax, Fleet Enema, Suppositories, Eating Baby food Prunes and I can't go. I had the urge one or two times and had to manually pull some out of my behind. I have even gained 3 lbs, because I can't go. It's all building up. there any suggestions before I get the Dr to have to get it out?

Is this normal? Has or is anyone having this problem? What was your saving grace? The Dr said I did all that he would suggest.

Help!!!!

ROSE

THANK YOU TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU WHO REPLIED TO MY EMBARRASSING BUT IMPORTANT TOPIC TO ME. THERE IS NOTHING MORE HORRIBLE THAN BEING CONSTIPATED. IT IS NO JOKE AT ALL. I FEEL THAT WE'RE ALL FRIENDS HERE AND PLEASE KNOW THAT IF THERE IS ANYWAY OR ANYTHING I CAN DO TO HELP ANY OF YOU, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME.

LOVE,

ROSE

That's what we're here for, Rose!

Have you had any relief?

Yes, are you finally feeling better?

I use natural calm. You mix a little with Water and drink it before bed. I use it daily or rather nightly. It works great!

http://www.petergillham.com/wp/2009/11/natural-calm/

Are you finally feeling relief? I hope so...

Shirley.

When in doubt, drink a glass of salt Water. It's a natural cleanser. But it is not subtle. Be near a bathroom. Very near. Expect it to last around 1-1.5 hours.

1 quart (1 Liter) Water - warm or hot.

2 level tsp (not Tbsp) Natural Salt (sea salt - not iodine).

juice from a lemon or lime to offset the taste (though I chug it).

Mix it together, if it's warm - chug it (it's easier) - if it's hot, sip like tea but make it big sips.

You can also dissolve the salt in a shot glass of boiling water then add the boiling water to ice cold water and chug that if you prefer cold liquids.

It disrupts the salt balance in your intestines and forces your intestines to release water to balance the salt imbalance and basically you get really fast and strong soft stool.