Ok, I know I've talked about this before but I'm desperate! I've tried milk of mag, miralax, fibercon, regular laxative , you name it. The only thing works for me is the MOM but it leaves me gassy and in pain for days afterward. I haven't had a normal bowel movement since surgery. I don't even look like I've lost 41 lbs because my stomach is always swollen with gas and constipation. Doctor says keep using MOM. Anybody have any other suggestions.

I had to take MOM every six hours to finally go. After that I went all night it was terrible. I lost 4 lbs just going to the bathroom, it just shouldn't be like this. I will try the mag citrate too just for something different and see how that works. Thanks everyone!

I add benefiber to my water and drink that all day long. Works perfect every time I refill my water cup I add benefiber. I find that when I have eaten processed food it is way worse. Luckilypp I live in a agricultural area and have access to fresh produce. As much as possible I prepare fresh food. Cherries are coming off the tree right now and those help loosen things up, better than prunes (yuck) not a fan of the prune, but I like plums.

Oh I love cherries. Time to eat more of them. Thanks!

I had constipation probs before surgery and still there after. I take Miralax, put fiber in my water and take Align (probiotic) everyday. The combination seems to get it moving, lol.

Oh this was the worst part about surgery I cried I was in so much pain I took meds drank nasty warm prune juice did a enama drank lots of water and then my mom gave me se stool softer and that finally worked. Good luck!!

Just had a cherry and banana protein smoothie. I am no longer waiting for liftoff. Woot! Haha.

It warms my heart being able to talk about constipation, diarrhea and poo with people. Not that that's all I talk about but it makes me feel that we are all human. It's similar to when my kids were little and you could tell who the parents were in any social situation because they were the ones happily sharing poo and vomit stories. Oh I'm having psyllium to attempt to adjust the plumbing. Next step for me is pear nectar. I was insanely blocked after my first baby and it was the only thing that helped me.

I take a probiotic but I will try the Miralax. My grandchildren have a genetic disease that alters there bowel habits terribly and they have prescription Miralax. I guess I'll go buy some and see what happens.

Thanks

LOL Georgia. I work in the medical field so we are constantly talking bodily functions. It is nice being able to discuss our issues post op.

I have finally got things moving, if you know what I mean. I tried Ducolax and Im now having normal bowel movements after 4 months of trying everything else. The question now is if anyone has tried Ducolax and have used the generic for it. Ducolax is 3x more money then the generic brand. Just wondering?

I was never constipation untill my band was installed.( the most regular person on earth) I take a Tablespoon of Metamuisel (sp) with apple juice in morning when I wake up and @ nite befor I go to bed.Its been 2 1/2 yrs it will be my routine forever,this is much milder than MOM its what my Dr reccommended Good Luck