So I am almost 3 weeks out from post op and can not go to the bathroom . Anyone else have this problem?

i tried some dried prunes, and that did the job very well. I mow take colance pills 2x a day

I think most people have that problem especially in the beginning (there are a lot of posts on this subject). Miralax is good for upkeep, but takes about 3-5 days to work. Dulcolax suppositories will get things working within 30 minutes. Make sure you are home!

I had the surgery July, 2012 and take colace and Miralax every day. They are both prescription. The colace is liquid and I put it in my shake and the Miralax is powder and I put that in my hot tea after dinner. Ask your doctor. I went home from the hospital with the colace liquid.

miralax in the first cup of coffee in the morning. Not all mornings, just when needed. Can't taste it cant see it. I have tried the colace but nothing. The miralax works faster on some people, but it did take 4 to 5 days for me. Good luck with it. (the clearlax at walmart or sams is just as good.)

I stir about two teaspoons of powedered Benefiber in hot tea or creamed soups every other night. Works for me. Good luck to you.

M.O.M. milk of magnesium works great I use it every 3 days if no action on my own.

I had the surgery July' date=' 2012 and take colace and Miralax every day. They are both prescription. The colace is liquid and I put it in my shake and the Miralax is powder and I put that in my hot tea after dinner. Ask your doctor. I went home from the hospital with the colace liquid.[/quote']

I take miralax once a day in the am. But I get mine from sam club no rx needed. Also I have had problems since surgery. I believe that once I get off full lquids and start on mushies I might take more in then more out. Just find what works for you. I get my 1st fill on 10-2. Nervous but I've done quite well up til now so no reason to think otherwise. GOD BLESS....STAY STRONG!!

I had the surgery July' date=' 2012 and take colace and Miralax every day. They are both prescription. The colace is liquid and I put it in my shake and the Miralax is powder and I put that in my hot tea after dinner. Ask your doctor. I went home from the hospital with the colace liquid.[/quote']

I take miralax once a day in the am. But I get mine from sam club no rx needed. Also I have had problems since surgery. I believe that once I get off full lquids and start on mushies I might take more in then more out. Just find what works for you. I get my 1st fill on 10-2. Nervous but I've done quite well up til now so no reason to think otherwise. GOD BLESS....STAY STRONG!!

Yep, I'm constipated too...prune juice helps, as well as Miralax and tons of WATER, and fiber-rich diet. Be sure you nip this in the bud...chronic constipation can lead to other more serious GI problems in the future to include colon cancer. Good luck!

Yep' date=' I'm constipated too...prune juice helps, as well as Miralax and tons of Water, and fiber-rich diet. Be sure you nip this in the bud...chronic constipation can lead to other more serious GI problems in the future to include colon cancer. Good luck![/quote']

Never gave prune juice a thought. I've had chronic constipation most if my life. Will have to eat more veggies and fruits in my diet plus myralax. Not sure how to do the greens yet. Suggestions?

For some reason grapes or eating an orange helps me the best when I am having trouble going.