Constipation/bm After Surgery

[karenb4729 309]

I hate to bring up such a personal topic.... I had my surgery on June 4th. The weekend prior to my surgery I had to do a bowel prep with magnesium citrate which totally cleaned out my colon. However, since surgery I have not had a bowel movement. When I went to my Dr appt on Monday he said to stay off the narcotics and to try Milk of Magnesia. I have a lot of gas but no movement yet on anything remotely close to a BM. Anyone else in this situation?

[strellalight 3]

I had the same issue, my doctor recomended me benefiber it really helps me

[mrsnate 55]

All I can say is stay ahead of the problem! I had one of the worst experienced ever when I was constipated about 2 weeks post op. I'll spare you the details, but Miralax has been a lifesaver for me.

[AliveAgain 283]

Do a search for "constipation" or "bowel movement" using the search bar or the main search page. It been asked and answered many times! Milk of Magnesia, Benefiber, and/or Colace should help - drink plenty of water!

[LouiseC 1,029]

I always turn to pureed kiwifruit when constipated. Works better than any laxative on the market IMO!

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[PEvette 297]

kiwi or prunes....those are natural...I'm having the opposite issue, and its beginning to upset me because I dont want to get dehydrated...

[deb_fox 42]

I am two weeks post op and never feel the need to have a bowel movement. I use glycerin suppositories every 3-4 days and they make me go within an hour.