Constipation

[losingit2013 48]

I'm doing my pre-op liquid and I am looking for advice on how to alleviate Constipation. I'm drinking Water. . I'm jot supposed to take supplements or pills for these next two weeks. Would a softener really hurt my stomach?

[newat52 1,612]

Try adding some Miralax to your shakes or a small amount of milk of magnesia. Constipation is a real and painful issue for a lot of people post op so watch closely then as well.

[junebug38 13]

I'd call the doctor's (or even nutritionist?) office and see what they say. I'm sure they deal with it all the time and could recommend something that wouldn't compromise the surgery.

[junebug38 13]

I'd also try getting some exercise, if you're not already. Getting moving gets things moving!

[1stBabeBorn5th 51]

The Protein Shakes dissipate me too. Glad I'm not alone. I drink a "get regular" tea once or twice a day.

[losingit2013 48]

The Protein shakes dissipate me too. Glad I'm not alone. I drink a "get regular" tea once or twice a day.

OMG. You are brave. That usually gives me the scoots. I'm gonna try aloe juice.

[newoutlookonlife 46]

Pears or pear j juice are a natural laxative as well.

[SeriouslyChange 319]

Enema helps

[losingit2013 48]

Pear juice, great suggestion!!

[1stBabeBorn5th 51]

OMG. You are brave. That usually gives me the scoots. I'm gonna try aloe juice.

Lol @ the scoots

[aquitenonnymouse 206]

Add some soluble Fiber, or fruit juice, like apricot, prune, or mango that have soluble fiber in them! Good luck!

[anniemay 150]

Good luck. I did not have this problem pre op and post op I was looking at getting some fiber gummies. I ended up getting digestive advantage probiotic Gummy. So far so good. No problem.

[SLF1027 136]

An enema will get you going in no time without having to take anything. Just use boiled/bottled Water than is a few degrees warmer than your body temp. It will also help any stomach pains you may be having.