Constipation Post Surgery

[MissC 1]

I am 1 week and 2 days post surgery. I am having major Constipation. I have tried everything I know to do. Any suggestions? This is miserable. I wouldn't think with all these fluids that this would be a problem...

[newat52 1,612]

Oh my goodness! It has been awful! I was sleeved on the 6th and I have NEVER had it this bad. I was actually crying it hurt so bad! I think my problem is was I didn't realize till it was way too late. I thought since I wasn't eating there was no issue! WRONG!

Of course, then it hit me that I am taking in essentially no Fiber and way less Water than I'm used to. Pre surgery I probably took in 80-100 oz of Water daily. Was a huge water drinker. I was afraid to take some benefiber. Was thinking the way it bloats my tummy was a recipe for pukesville. Not a place I wanted to go.

The other day I had to resort to a suppository. It was not pretty. At all. Felt like I was pooping a watermelon. Tears were shed and many curse words. It was so much more painful than any part of my surgery. Seriously. But there was some very painful relief. Someone from another thread was having the same problem and it was suggested to get Milk of Magnesia. I pitty patted my sore behind to CVS post haste.

They suggested even after relief to stay on it for a week or so. I plan on doing that. I have my 2 week post op next Wed so I will be having a talk with the Dr. about it.

That stuff is worse tasting than any of the liquid pain meds but I was so desperate I didn't care.

I have kissed that bottle several times. :wub:

I'm a believer! Thank you whoever invented that stuff.

Good luck, hope you feel better soon!

[sastexan4u@yahoo.com 43]

Try Miralax It's great I think it's all the Protein power and the calcium citrate I had to up may Water I'm just 12 days post op...Also stood softer..

[Chaparra 85]

I was lucky and only had to deal with being constipated for one day. I ate something that I knew would make it through my body quickly and cause diarrhea. Not the best choice, but it worked for me. I have been taking a daily Fiber suppliment every since. I didn't want to do the powders or the drinks and founds some Gummy ones.

[The.new.g 48]

Once you are cleared to eat seeds, try some chia seeds. They are great and work very well.

[erp 2,016]

Dulcolax stool softener works for me. I just bought some psyllium husk to add to shakes. Anyone know if it works?