I am four weeks out today and had to take the day off to pass a steele zeppelin through my rear end. This took 5 hours, one quarter bottle of milk of magnesia, a laxative tea and an enema. I thought I was going to have a stroke! I think I now have post traumatic stress disorder. I went to the dr and they took me off the shakes and put me on whole foods. Thanks for the vent! Who else was I going tell?

I hear ya girl, I had such a hard time those first few right after my surgery, I remember sitting in the bathroom forever and crying because it hurt so bad and it made me bleed. I started taking Milk of Magnesia every few days and it did wonders for me. I can offer you this, it does get better once you are eating more regular.

That is encouraging! I am grateful that this seems to be my biggest issue, but wow, I will never forget this day as long as I live.

I feel your pain! Been there, done that.

Honey this just made my day. I am sorry you went through this. I know i will be having the same problem as i occasionally suffer constipation now. It was your description that made me giggle

I won't say I had perfect bowels to begin with, but, I mean I was in shock. Had to nap for two hours after and I still cannot sit down.

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I had to call out constipated from work one day in the beginning too - it does get better! Miralax has become a BFF.

I feel for you! Been there, done that, have the hemorrhoids as a parting gift. By far and away, the biggest problem for me post op. I can get stopped up at the drop of a hat still after almost 6 months. I eat several prunes each day and if I have problems one day, I put Miralax in my Protein shake the next day. I still make the Protein shakes simply because I like them in the morning.

Any time someone asks what to expect, I will tell them to watch for that and don't let it happen.

Hope you are feeling better!

I'm so sorry you had to go through that. And just know that you are not alone! I had the same thing happen to me. I also lost a day of work (unpaid) because of it. And I stocked up on MOM, Correctol laxatives for women, fiber choice chewables, and fiber gummy vitamins. You are right, it was one of the very worst days and I'll never forget it. Good luck to you!

I felt your pain, literally lol. I haven't had the whole constipated issue since I started eating fiber one cereal two times a week. It works wonders! And plenty of water, as well

I know what you mean. I almost would rather have the horrible diarrhea in the beginning over this. It's painful! Thanks for the share- nice to know I'm not alone.

Ditto times 10. Feel better.... ouch ouch ouch. Not a pleasant experience and not one you want to be caught away from home and have to handle. Fiber is a good solution. I am trying not to use OTCs to help but honestly, I think it is time to reconsider that strategy.

Wow! Guess I am far from being alone in this one. Who knew a whole day could be about a poop! Eating a watermelon cucumber basil ice pop. Can anyone say anti-inflamitory?

Omg, I hear you. Does anyone know when we can start taking fiber supplements? I'd love to drink some Metamucil or psyllium every day but I'm afraid to hurt myself. I'm one month out. Thanks for sharing. I had a full day poop drama last week and it was hell.

I take fiber supplements now! I'm four weeks out. My nut thinks that, although I don't eat meat the whey in my shakes is the culprit.

I'm 4 months out & having this issue TODAY! I'm stuck at work, meetings all day, and the worst stomach cramps EVER. I just can't seem to GO. I've been drinking tons of Water, but don't want to take anything (don't have anything with me anyway) but LAWD, I'm dying!!! I feel like I'm going to pass out from the pain. I can't wait to go home & be miserable in my own bathroom!!

Here's hoping I don't explode before then.

I can certainly start taking Probiotics & fiber, etc., but how do I get relief TODAY?