I'm suffering from constipation. In 4 weeks out and haven't went in 5 days. Any suggestions? Is this normal?

I have found that on the days I drink a ton of water (100 oz), it flushes out EVERYTHING.

How the heck do you get 100 oz. of water in? Ideas please..

Great suggestions. I will try the seeds. I am three months out and take metamucil clear dissolve twice a day (sometimes forget and take only once). That has helped, but I still think there's room for improvement on that front. Pre-surgery I used to take the regular metamucil daily and it worked wonders. After surgery I couldn't drink it fast enough and it would gel in my glass.

As far as the question "is it normal?", yes it is. Unfortunately. It took a good two weeks for me to go for the first time after surgery and then another couple of weeks more after that. It wasn't until about a month ago when things got more regular (once every two or three days).

Oh, they things we discuss in this forum! LOL. Love it!

Yesterday at lunch I took a tiny laxative pill and again last night and again this morning. Finally I had a bm this afternoon. First time in 2 weeks. It is a real problem for some of us. My doctor told me to take Mirilax, but the tiny pill is so much easier.

How the heck do you get 100 oz. of Water in? Ideas please..

You need to build up to it over time. It took a few months for me.

Yesterday at lunch I took a tiny laxative pill and again last night and again this morning. Finally I had a bm this afternoon. First time in 2 weeks. It is a real problem for some of us. My doctor told me to take Mirilax' date=' but the tiny pill is so much easier.[/quote']

Before I found chia seeds, I would use the laxatives that go into the other end at you don't eat with. Lol. This worked in about 20 minutes, but I have read somewhere that it is not good to use this often because you might build up a dependence on it (not like a drug dependence, but you might find it hard to go without one). Dumping tons of Water did not help me post surgery like it did pre surgery. Not sure why. Also coffee does not help me any longer like it used to pre surgery with this going issue. Chia seeds has been the only reliable solution for me that can be taken on a daily basis followed up by miralax. Remember to let the chia seeds gel. I do not know why it makes a difference, but it does. Maybe it has something to the effect of not having enough water internally to achieve the same effects as consuming gelled seeds. Good luck. I sincerely mean that and emphasize with you. I have definitely been there and done that.

Benefiber works well!! Can be add to protein shakes or water. There is no taste, just adds extra fiber. I usually add it to my morning coffee.

It's hard to get my 100 oz in, but it's worth the rewards. I buy 3 33oz water bottles every morning, add Mio and drink big gulps as much as I can. I had surgery on 11-5, & in the last few weeks have been able to take bigger gulps. Another benefit is that my urge to snack is gone cuz I'm sooo water logged!

Before I found chia seeds, I would use the laxatives that go into the other end at you don't eat with. Lol. This worked in about 20 minutes, but I have read somewhere that it is not good to use this often because you might build up a dependence on it (not like a drug dependence, but you might find it hard to go without one). Dumping tons of Water did not help me post surgery like it did pre surgery. Not sure why. Also coffee does not help me any longer like it used to pre surgery with this going issue. Chia seeds has been the only reliable solution for me that can be taken on a daily basis followed up by miralax. Remember to let the chia seeds gel. I do not know why it makes a difference, but it does. Maybe it has something to the effect of not having enough water internally to achieve the same effects as consuming gelled seeds. Good luck. I sincerely mean that and emphasize with you. I have definitely been there and done that.

I do add chia seeds to some things. I may need to add them in more regularly to what I eat. I even carry a small container of them in my purse. I guess I just need to use them a lot more.

Cool about the chia seeds. Thanks for the info!!

Never been constipated like this before......This is truly the worst part of this for me....I am only 3 weeks post op......Has anyone tried enemas....I heard an oil based enema will get you going...IDK.....gotta do something......I haven't tried the miralax or MOM...maybe I'll try today....I take two Fibercons a day and that is not even helping a little....Took 4 this morning......hmmmm, we will see........ugggghhh

Never been constipated like this before......This is truly the worst part of this for me....I am only 3 weeks post op......Has anyone tried enemas....I heard an oil based enema will get you going...IDK.....gotta do something......I haven't tried the miralax or MOM...maybe I'll try today....I take two Fibercons a day and that is not even helping a little....Took 4 this morning......hmmmm, we will see........ugggghhh

The Fibercon is a long-term solution. It doesn't work right away. Use one of the short-term solutions posted here and you can keep taking Fibercon which will help once it kicks in down the road.

I am using miralax everyday in my coffee, can't taste it or even know it is in there and I go everyday.

I found a great solution after months of misery. 800 mg of magnesium (a supplement at any drug store - I would try 400 mg first to see if it works) in addition to two fiber gummies each day. Every once in a while I will take milk of magnesia, but it is now a very rare occurrence. There is no cramping, and that was important to me. Haven't tried chia seeds but they sound ok - there are many times where I am not willing to use 60 calories on a Tablespoon of chia seeds, but 15 cals for my fiber gummies doesn't bother me.

I've recently used Milk of Magnesium and it WORKED!!! No cramping, just an urge to go and it was easier... of course it all happened in the middle of the night as the directions state to take before bed. I was so relieved!!! (pun intended)!! LOL