female only consti ... pation

[Globetrotter 1,340]

I remember before I had surgery everyone here saying that you go through a period of slight diarrhea after surgery followed by a period of Constipation. Well, everyond was correct! So now what do I do with the constipation? I basically only go #2 every 3 days and I am painfully backed up, I can feel the trapped um, matter, in my lower intestines causing painful bloat. What to do? Afraid to take MoM with tender new tummy.

[deedee 5]

Definitely check with your surgeon, but mine had me take Miralax (sp?). It still took something like 7 or so days before I went, but eventually I had movement. Now, and since about 6 months out, I have the complete opposite problem with some bouts of Constipation. Good luck!

[pcindy 8]

I had MASSIVE constipation- felt like I'd given birth after a 45-min session of straining (should have weighed myself before and after!). After a couple of days of feeling like I'd been through a prison experience (if you know what I mean) where it hurt to sit, I broke down and bought some Colace. Boy oh boy did THAT do the trick! Pushing fluids as much as possible also of course. Whew! Then I went in the other direction. I'm getting back to normal now.

Love your subject heading... makes me think of the Rocky Horror Picture Show!

[coops 1,790]

Hey,

I use linseed/flax seed in its normal form... a small spoonful, with a glass of water... works like a dream, nice and easy!!! x

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

Miralax is a life saver. I don't take a full doseage of it, but my dr. says it's safe to take every day. It mixes well and you can't taste it. Just start taking it every day.

[emilygrace 5]

Couple of things have worked - firstly, magnesium oxide tablets. Just take one and wait, don't do what I did and think it didn't work and take a second one.. I'm just sayin'....

Second, and this was unintentional - but there are sugar free fruit popsicles called Edy's Fruit Bars with real fruit. I ate about 6 of them over the course of a day, and had fairly immediate issues with having to run to the toilet and have ongoing diarrhea for several hours. Guess they really have fruit in them!