How long dId it take for everyone to drop their kids off in the pool? Any suggestions to help it come along smoothly????

Mirilax! Anything that's a natural laxative should also do the trick.

Ok..how long did it take to work?

The Miralax label says it can take a day to work, but the thing about you being post op is that you haven't had food for a while, so you may not have anything in your system. You can take a little every day to keep things moving, but until you start full liquids, etc then nothing might happen for you. I've read on here about people not going for weeks. You can take a little laxative for peace of mind, but I wouldn't worry too much at 3 days out

You should NOT take miralax! Or any other by mouth laxative. You should not put anything in your pouch that has not been preapproved by your doctor. The reason you are constipated is all of the pain meds you are on. I asked my doc & he said its normal to not go for 4-6 days after surgery. If it starts becoming bothersome you can use a suppository. Sold next to the laxatives, work in about 10-30 minutes. Don't put anything in your pouch you haven't talked to your doc about.

Of course you should talk to your doctor about it. My doctor said I could take it within the first week, his diet moves to full liquids by day 3 and mushy by day 7. He's seen a lot of backed up patients, and getting that cleared out in a hospital is painful and no fun for anyone (poor nurses!)

You are lucky! I'm on liquids for 2 weeks, then puréed for 3 weeks.. Then I hit soft foods. I can't wait for that.. I'm already sick of jello!

How long dId it take for everyone to drop their kids off in the pool?

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glad you are getting responses - my response is "i have led a sheltered life, and i never heard "drop their kids off in the pool?"

i thought you were taking them swimming - the problem is - i really thought thats what you meant!!

i gotta get out of the house more

Lol! Yeah I was trying to keep it as light and as least graphic as could.

I'm 2 weeks post... Started MiraLAX day 4.., realized I didn't need daily... Actually hadn't used since 1st week. It doesn't make you go, just makes it bearable in case you might be constipated. I lucked out, so far no constipation...

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I experienced the same thing after surgery and even 4 months out it still happens. Doctor recommended Miralax. I keep it handy!

I am nine days post op and it was a couple days before I went. I thought I was having trouble. So, my doctor said MOM Milk of Magnsium, and it will work quickly!!! So you'll feel good soon!!! I hope you have a dr to call for guidance.

I do. I'll ask him at my first post op appt

That's the -cutest way i've ever heard someone say " I need to @#&$" LOL!

You are lucky! I'm on liquids for 2 weeks' date=' then puréed for 3 weeks.. Then I hit soft foods. I can't wait for that.. I'm already sick of jello![/quote']

I'm amazed at how the diets vary between doctors!