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 have the same problem. I was constipated for 2 months. Worst thing ever. They told me to take miralax and mix it. It is nasty in water. It is helping some. Hope you get it worked out soon

My problem is the opposite, I haven't had a solid/hard BM since surgery. My stool is very soft...I wonder if this is bad... ??

Thanks everyone for your advice. I am going to go down list and try each one till one works, LOL. I hope at least one does. I really appreciate all the support!

Is that a laxative or a stool softner?

It says its a laxative but I find it just softens the stool. Very gently.

I take a daily stool softener, it's a little red pill. Ask doctor for a prescription. Also I take a daily probiotic. It seemed to help me stay regular and I swear it helped me lose weight. It is pricy but I swear by it. Also, make sure you are drinking your Water. That is very important. I drink cherry pomegranate crystal light. No sodas, just water. Hope this helps-----Lisa

I take a daily stool softener, it's a little red pill. Ask doctor for a prescription. Also I take a daily probiotic. It seemed to help me stay regular and I swear it helped me lose weight. It is pricy but I swear by it. Also, make sure you are drinking your Water. That is very important. I drink cherry pomegranate crystal light. No sodas, just water. Hope this helps-----Lisa

Thank you Lisa, I will def do that.

Does anyone know we can take gel pills?

Does anyone know we can take gel pills?

If you are going to get a script for it ask for liquid. It is available in liquid form. Colace that is. But with that being said, Miralax works just the same. It is not a harsh laxative and it softens stools also and it can be taken up to 7 days if need be. I love it. It is my laxative of choice now for the last 3 years. I ususally use Benefiber also. Both of these can be mixed in your favorite drinks or juices. No, it is not like Metamucil if you ever had it. It disappears, but drink right away.

My doc said to not take anything the first couple months that eventually your body will regulate itself and it seems to be doing so.

Ok, thank you RNYTalk Addict!

Milk of Mag. Surgeon recommended.

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Be careful going against your surgeons advise Hun xxxx

Again, everyone is different and my constipation got so bad that I thought I could have an obstruction which is far more serious. I was bleeding and in horrible pain so taking a laxative was imperative for me. I tried every remedy, drank gallons of water, cups of fiber, exercise for an hour daily, suppositories, enemas, you name it!!! Getting something that worked at least most of the time(miralax) was a miracle for me. I began feeling so much better so take whatever you need to, ask your doctor's office for recommendations but do whatever you need to.

Be careful going against your surgeons advise Hun xxxx

Oh no I won't go against them. I always check with the bariatric nurse at my doc's office. I don't want to be causing any problems ya know. Thank you for the concern though that's really nice of you!

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

Kristy, What section did you find this in at walmart? I didn't know if it would be in the tea section or at the pharmacy.