I'm 4wks. out on the 8th n I'm having such a hard time moving my bowels. It has kept me up for at least 3-4hrs every 4days. As soon as I finally get into an actual good sleep I wake up with pains in my stomach. I know it's time to make a bowel movement but it hurts like HELL . Ive walked the floor drank coffee,tea, milk. Nothing works I got so desperate I wanted to put on gloves n get it out. It doesn't work just to let u guys know. I had to wake my husband n tell him what was happening I was so EMBARASSED but I didn't want to be found passed out in the John with my behind out. He stayed up n talked n rubbed my back down to try n ease some of my discomfort . Please don't say use milk of magnesium it didn't work. Bottom line is I drink fluids all day n I only eat 1x a day everything I've tried just doesn't taste good n I'm afraid it won't exit nicely. So I had to use a enema which worked IMMEDIATELY . I'm relieved but i need help guys I'm tired of drinking but scared to eat my solids is anyone having this problem n how did any of u get through constipation I lost 28lbs thats the only good thing. Start weight 237!!! PLEASE HELP SEND ME SOME ANSWERS I NEED YOUR BLESSINGS

I'm 5 months out and still have some issues in that department. Alls I can say is talk to your doc about adding a stool softener in with your daily vitamins and make sure you're up on your fluids. Protein definitely plays a factor in constipation. Best wishes. I occasionally take some laxatives when it's that bad.

I am only 1.5 weeks out but have been having a BM (sometimes 2 x) every day since full liquids. I attribute it to drinking / eating butternut squash or split pea soup with 1/2 serving of unjury unflavored protein once or twice a day. I also drink coconut water, which some say helps make you go.

I had the same issue no BM for 4 days after surgery . I was told to use benefiber. I added it to my crystal light didn't change the taste. My doctor said I need to drink more water.

Try drinking "Smooth Move Tea". I got it at my local Giant grocery store in the organic section. That really works well for me.

I take a Colace stool softener every evening. Since then - no problems. I also drink 1/2 glass of Kefir Probiotic. Good luck.

Colace stool softener worked for me also.... I used suppositories when things got all bound up in there...at one point it felt like I was passing rocks.... Best wishes! I also hear benifiber works really well....

It will get better. Keep in mind that since surgery our bodies are in shock. And we have drastically reduced our oral fluid intake, which is necessary for softer, normal BMs. We are limited in the amount of fiber we can consume-raw fruits and vegetables-also needed for regularity. Try throwing some raw spinach in your protein shakes, or kale. You can't taste it. Continue taking colace every day, it will pull all the water it can into the intestines. If you are desperate try an enema, you can buy them at the pharmacy. I guess I lucked out, coffee with half and half works for me. I'm running to the bathroom before I drink the whole cup.

Thank u guys for your answers and I have to tell u I'm on stool softness 2 a day n I do drink up all my liquids. I'm just going to keep in mind I just had surgery n my body will get back to normal. But i will always have enema's they are. on time and will give a BM in less than 5 min. So if any of u guys r having trouble just keep them in the house in case of emergency. Who wants to spend 3-4hrs. in pain not me:)

If you're still taking pain meds that can contribute to constipation also.

What helped me was the Fiberwell gummies. I take them every day (2 has 5 carbs which is 5g of fiber) and the magic happens the next morning. I know constipation is so painful; I hope you find relief soon!

What helped me was the Fiberwell gummies. I take them every day (2 has 5 carbs which is 5g of fiber) and the magic happens the next morning. I know constipation is so painful; I hope you find relief soon!

I had problems also. My doc told me to use miralax. At the point that you are able to eat vegetables okra works wonders if you like boiled okra. Green veggies are good. Cabbage is difficult for me to tolerate still 8 months out. It has to be mushy. Your body will adjust. Keep up with your fluids. You really dont have much going in at this point.