Please tell me what works for you! I'm hurting so bad! I'm 3 weeks post op.

Thanks!

Fleet Suppositories....kinda gross but work awesome!!! Relief within minutes

Stool softners help though stay away from laxatives because they cause cramping.

This is TMI, but if it's "right there" but you can't get it out, I would try a suppository or enema.

Going forward, drink LOTS of Water and consider a daily Fiber supplement.

I've never had this problem. II had my gall bladder out 6 yrs ago, so I've always had the other problem.

Thanks for y'all's quick responses..I'm desperate!

unfortunately it's very common with the 'new' way of eating. I take a stool softener every day and eat salad fairly regularly as that is what my dr. said would help me to 'keep regular'. the salad must be fiber I guess....

Here are some suggestions from my lapband surgon:

1. drink plenty of Water try to get 8 glasses in a day of a cup each or more

2. try mirrilax it is an osmotic laxitive and if taken before bed depending on how bad the constipation is you may see results the following morning.

3. prune juice drink 1/2-3/4 cup before bed

4docolax supositories

5. a tblspoon. of mineral oil before bed (yep down the hatch) apparently this does work iv'e never tried that one

I too have had the same problem and I take probiotics once a day. Works amazing and good for you too!

I've been using this tea each night and it's helped if you don't mind drinking a cup of tea before bed:

Traditional Medicinals Organic Smooth Move Senna Stimulant Laxative Tea Herbal Supplement Senna

As far as laxatives go, MiraLax is the best. Non-stimulant, no cramps, mixes with Water - tasteless. Typically, it takes a couple of days for it to work, but it's something you drink every night for a period of time. It's not like other laxatives that you take at bedtime, and need to be seconds away from a toidy all the next morning

Another one that works GREAT is Milk of Magnesia tablets. But the tablets are kind of big, and may be too difficult to swallow. But the liquid (as gross as it is) works great, too, and it's gentle.....no cramps.

I think the best thing is to find a permanent solution. As Barb5227 mentions....probiotics work fantastic. When I take them on a regular basis, I have no difficulty. And they're excellent for gut health.

How about try drinking a glass of Cranberry juice...One full 8 oz glass it should do the trick...Or at least its always worked for me...Good luck...

Belly Buster sugar-free licorice....but make sure your near a bathroom! :(!

Coffee helps for me. I also drink this breakfast milk drink here in Aus called 'vive', which helps me a lot. Fruit and vegetables are your friend too. Are you on solid foods yet?