I have been having to take laxatives every 2 or 3 days. Anyone else have this problem?

Yes!!!! My doc told me on Friday to take Colace. It has helped the ease but not frequency.

I have been having to take laxatives every 2 or 3 days. Anyone else have this problem?

Yes. I was discussing this with my husband this afternoon. It has been almost a week for me and I don't know what to do.

I've been lucky... I "went" two days post op and have continued fine so far... I'm postop day 5

I've been lucky... I "went" two days post op and have continued fine so far... I'm postop day 5

I'm was fine right after. I'm 4 weeks post op and just added soft foods to my diet.

Uh oh... You mean I have something to look forward to...

I have been having to take laxatives every 2 or 3 days. Anyone else have this problem?

I use mirilax daily to regulate that problem

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How much Miralax do you take? Laxatives can be so harsh.

How much Miralax do you take? Laxatives can be so harsh.

Hi, I am 12 days past surgery. I had to call my doctor's office for the same problem. She told me to take the regular dose of miralax. She also mentioned that she has to take dulcolax(sp?) every day. The nurse is had her rny 2 years ago. Hopefully my body will get back onto a normal schedule.

Thanks so much. I have stressed over what to take.

I have the same problem. It started about 2 weeks out from surgery for me. If I haven't "gone" in 3 days I take a dose of Mirilax. I take the recommended dose which is the full white cap and it works. It isn't harsh (for me anyway) it just helps you "go". I have been told that this is a lifetime thing. Just one more medicine ya gotta take. Hopefully you get some relief, but don't let yourself go too long, because I get miserable if I do. Hope this helps you and anyone else.

I have the same problem. It started about 2 weeks out from surgery for me. If I haven't "gone" in 3 days I take a dose of Mirilax. I take the recommended dose which is the full white cap and it works. It isn't harsh (for me anyway) it just helps you "go". I have been told that this is a lifetime thing. Just one more medicine ya gotta take. Hopefully you get some relief, but don't let yourself go too long, because I get miserable if I do. Hope this helps you and anyone else.

I use mirilax daily to regulate that problem

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Not to be too grose but does that make you "go" everyday? I am just wondering if this might help me feel better because sometimes I get that bloated feeling and gas, and this might solve this.

I either take milk of magnesia or dulcolax. Every 2 days. If not its horrible!! I'm 17 days post op! But I've also been told that it is a lifetime thing now! So get used to it gals! :0(

I have had the same problem. I spoke with my nutritonist and she suggested miralax, but also said your body should begin to get accustom to your "new" diet and the constipation should subside. One thing that has really helped me is getting in my daily fruit. It seems to get the system flowing...lol. l found that when l had two protein shakes a day l was more apt to become constipated so i cut down to one a day.

I have had that problem too. I have noticed the more liquids I get the better it goes. My doctor said to take milk of magnesia. Thankfully, I have not had to do that yet but its been close.