I'm miserable. 8 days out and severely constipated. I've tried stool softners, fiber chewables and an enema. Still no relief. I have a call into the dr about having a colonic. Anyone had one after surgery? If so, how far out from surgery when you had it?

I haven't had one after surgery and I probably wouldn't. I came from my 7 week check-up about an hour ago and I was telling my doctor that I'm still having constipation issues. I tried Miralax and it worked temporarily. She suggested Benefiber as a mainstay because of all of the protein I have to take in but in the meantime, I've been drinking Smooth Move or just taking 4 Senna pills everyday.

Thanks. I also had seena tea. I'm scared to drink the Protein shakes for fear of making it worse. I'm considering a colonic for "immediate relief"

if you can find somewhere to get some kangen Water, you could drink that.. it changes the molecules in the water & remineralizes it (brings it back to "life" so to speak) and long story short, it has a very easily digestible & easy to assimilate form of magnesium in it.. which magnesium makes you poop.. and because it is water, it will help hydrate you... killing 2 birds with 1 stone. actually 3, because it is alkalized, and you want your body to be alkalized.. it helps you heal faster, repair yourself faster & keep bad stuff from growing in you.. if you have an alkalized body, cancer won't grow in it & etc.. so that's definitely worth checking out.. because you're so constipated, i'd start out at the top alkalized number.. you'll blow the bowl out of the toilet for a day or two, but you'll be so thankful to get that junk out of your body!

alternately, you could get some magnesium powder.. same sort of effect, without the cool water. lol you can buy it at health food stores, like whole foods & akin's or whatever.

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you can also pick up some xylitol & use that as a sweetener. it's a natural alternative to sugar & one of the benefits of it is that it's a natural laxative.. it's got all sorts of Vitamins and stuff in it, too.. http://www.livingfuel.com/TheraSweet.aspx << where you can buy some.

I would think you would not want a colonic so close to surgery. I have had them since surgery as I have not found a good solution to the ongoing constipation. Taking magnesium daily will help. Also, milk of magnesia can be helpful. Good luck!

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alternately, you could get some magnesium powder.. same sort of effect, without the cool water. lol you can buy it at health food stores, like whole foods & akin's or whatever.

edit:

you can also pick up some xylitol & use that as a sweetener. it's a natural alternative to sugar & one of the benefits of it is that it's a natural laxative.. it's got all sorts of Vitamins and stuff in it, too.. http://www.livingfuel.com/TheraSweet.aspx << where you can buy some. [/quote']

Thank you very much. I will try both.

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Thanks; just took milk of magnesia. I'll try the magnesium too.

MOM solved my issues. Just keep taking it regularly, even after things start moving.