Bowel Problems, I Need Advice Please

[theby_88 72]

Ok guys gross topic I know but I really need some advice. I have been having bowl problems since surgery and I don't know what to do. I have a prescription for stool softner but it burns my thorat really bad and tastes horrible. I have tired to mix it with milk which does help with the burn but I almost throw up everytime I drink it and I have to do 25ml shots at one time and twice a day. Does anyone have any advice for me or maybe someone who had this same problem could tell me what they did I would really appreciate it. Thank you so much!

[jldeville 61]

Ok guys gross topic I know but I really need some advice. I have been having bowl problems since surgery and I don't know what to do. I have a prescription for stool softner but it burns my thorat really bad and tastes horrible. I have tired to mix it with milk which does help with the burn but I almost throw up everytime I drink it and I have to do 25ml shots at one time and twice a day. Does anyone have any advice for me or maybe someone who had this same problem could tell me what they did I would really appreciate it. Thank you so much!

I take Miralax daily mixed in with 4 ounces of crystal light. It mixes clear and is tasteless. That's what my dr recommended. You can get the store brand. I get the costco brand which comes in 90 day doses.

[musicalwonder 34]

I bought some gen

[musicalwonder 34]

I bought some generic stool softeners...they were $4 at Walmart. Worked great.

[theby_88 72]

I take Miralax daily mixed in with 4 ounces of crystal light. It mixes clear and is tasteless. That's what my dr recommended. You can get the store brand. I get the costco brand which comes in 90 day doses.

Is that a laxative or a stool softner?

[theby_88 72]

I bought some generic stool softeners...they were $4 at Walmart. Worked great.

Was it a pill?

[musicalwonder 34]

Was it a pill?

Yes. Small red pills. I took 2 once a day. When i was in the hospital.they gave me the same but twice a day

[theby_88 72]

Yes. Small red pills. I took 2 once a day. When i was in the hospital.they gave me the same but twice a day

Hmmm good to know. Thank you. I was under the impression that we couldn't take pills after the surgery but thank you. I will look into it.

[musicalwonder 34]

Yes. Small red pills. I took 2 once a day. When i was in the hospital.they gave me the same but twice a day

Anytime. They gave me pills in recovery and i take pills everyday

[theby_88 72]

Anytime. They gave me pills in recovery and i take pills everyday

Hmmm, awesome. I appreciate it. Anything that will work at this point! LOL

[michelecaples 224]

Ok guys gross topic I know but I really need some advice. I have been having bowl problems since surgery and I don't know what to do. I have a prescription for stool softner but it burns my thorat really bad and tastes horrible. I have tired to mix it with milk which does help with the burn but I almost throw up everytime I drink it and I have to do 25ml shots at one time and twice a day. Does anyone have any advice for me or maybe someone who had this same problem could tell me what they did I would really appreciate it. Thank you so much!

I never had to take any. Drink plenty and you should.not need it

[kristy3k 1,133]

There is an herbal tea called Smooth Move of all things. You can get it at Walmart. Drink a cup before bedtime... I drink a cup every other day. In my opinion better then taking a pill

[droppingitlikeitshot75 35]

I never had to take any. Drink plenty and you should.not need it

Woo hoo!!! BM today, postop day 4!!! Make sure you walk, walk, walk and sip, sip, sip!!!

[4SFLFDS 59]

I'm 5 days post-op; spoke with my doctor this morning and he recommended a Dulcolax suppository with one dose of Milk of Magnesia. Only took about 20 mins to work

[worm2872 635]

Try colace or the generic stool softener. You can take daily. :-).