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Terrible Pain In Left Side And No Bm

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By MrsM, in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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MrsM    31

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I have had the WORST pain in my left side right above my hip since last night, and it has continued all day long. I was sleeved on the 12th and still no BM so I took Miralax (doctor recommended) regular dose but it says it can take from 1 to 3 days! I'm guessing this is what the pain is from. I've tried walking but it hurts so bad I can barely walk! Anyone have any tips on how to get the Miralax to kick in quicker or should I take something in addition to it? What did you all take? Gas X strips are not helping at all either.

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I have had the WORST pain in my left side right above my hip since last night' date=' and it has continued all day long. I was sleeved on the 12th and still no BM so I took Miralax (doctor recommended) regular dose but it says it can take from 1 to 3 days! I'm guessing this is what the pain is from. I've tried walking but it hurts so bad I can barely walk! Anyone have any tips on how to get the Miralax to kick in quicker or should I take something in addition to it? What did you all take? Gas X strips are not helping at all either.[/quote']

You might try Smooth Move tea. Be careful with mixing smooth tea with miralax though. I did this a few days ago and got the worst cramps ever and was always running to the bathroom because it was coming out in liquid form. Almost like Water. If anyone needs some smooth move tea I have 6 boxes of it and do not think I will be using my except In cases where nothing else works. Just let me know. It is a senna-based product so can be quite effective if you are really blocked, but not so good if you use it as a daily remedy.

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MrsM    31

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You might try Smooth Move tea. Be careful with mixing smooth tea with miralax though. I did this a few days ago and got the worst cramps ever and was always running to the bathroom because it was coming out in liquid form. Almost like Water. If anyone needs some smooth move tea I have 6 boxes of it and do not think I will be using my except In cases where nothing else works. Just let me know. It is a senna-based product so can be quite effective if you are really blocked, but not so good if you use it as a daily remedy.

I don't have any of that and really need some relief now...I'm thinking maybe milk of magnesia?

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suzthebrit    146

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If you can get MOM down without throwing up go for that. That should do the trick for you.

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MrsM    31

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thanks I am gonna try!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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DianaE    128

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i was told we had to be patient on the toilet while waiting on BM to happen. Sometimes you have to sit awhile.

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MrsM    31

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Does anyone know what's the average time a BM returns? It's been a week! I'm wishing I took some Miralax like at day 4!

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suzthebrit    146

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Mine was 8 days from surgery and when it happened, boy did it happen! Just stay near a toilet for the next few days. I was all the way on the wrong side of Target when the urge hit me!

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MrsM    31

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Well I've had Miralax and Milk of Magnesia..if it doesn't happen tomorrow I will be very surprised! That would be day 7 I guess (from 11/12 surgery)...ugh...the pain is still here but I am hopeful now at least! hah

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