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Im scared to eat because i am so constipated its ridiculous. I just want to cry. Yes its that bad. Stool softeners arent working..im hoping once i get some MOM it will work, although ive heard it doesn't work for some. Im trying to drink a lot more i just know im on the verge of dehydration. I forever have cotton mouth, my skin is starting to get really dry, im not peeing like i should..probably only two times a day..ugh suucks. Oh side note...i keep having muscle spasms and my hands and feet keep tingling..dont know what thats from. But this Constipation has got to GOOOOOO i cant take it!

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I'm also having serious Constipation issues. I was fine the first 3 weeks after surgery but then once I started eating solid proteins..... the constipation bit me like a big dog. What I have been doing is really working on getting my Water in. I too was really dehydrated. Secondly, I have been eating 2 tbsp of a Boca burger or a black bean burger for one of my meals. I think I am starting to see some relief. I would recommend that you call your doctor, especially with the tingling and muscle spasms you are experiencing. You may be low on potassium or it could be something else. Drinking a V-8 per day can help with replenishing potassium.

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After my hysterectomy my doctor recommended an enema. Is that or Miralax an option?

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Miralax didnt work for me at first but now I take it everyday and im regular.

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my surgery is tomorrow so i can personally recommend MOM. It only took less than an hour and i was really constipated

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I'm also having serious Constipation issues. I was fine the first 3 weeks after surgery but then once I started eating solid Proteins..... the constipation bit me like a big dog. What I have been doing is really working on getting my Water in. I too was really dehydrated. Secondly' date=' I have been eating 2 tbsp of a Boca burger or a black bean burger for one of my meals. I think I am starting to see some relief. I would recommend that you call your doctor, especially with the tingling and muscle spasms you are experiencing. You may be low on potassium or it could be something else. Drinking a V-8 per day can help with replenishing potassium.[/quote']

Thanks so much...i actually did call the doctor today, but i was so worried and hurting about being constipated i didnt even think of my other issues...thanks again

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Just watch out for fecal impaction. That one is your biggest concern if you don't get relief soon. Suppositories are the most effective for heavy Constipation.< /p>

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Im scared to eat because i am so constipated its ridiculous. I just want to cry. Yes its that bad. Stool softeners arent working..im hoping once i get some MOM it will work' date=' although ive heard it doesn't work for some. Im trying to drink a lot more i just know im on the verge of dehydration. I forever have cotton mouth, my skin is starting to get really dry, im not peeing like i should..probably only two times a day..ugh suucks. Oh side note...i keep having muscle spasms and my hands and feet keep tingling..dont know what thats from. But this Constipation has got to GOOOOOO i cant take it![/quote']

Go get some magnesium citrate then stake out a restroom gor 24hrs it wotks good

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One word for you... ENEMAS. Go get you a double pack of Fleet and use both of them.

You'll get some relief IMMEDIATELY!

TRUST ME!

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 3 mons post op. CW: 160.0 lbs. --- Only 10 lbs to my goal ---

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Go get some magnesium citrate then stake out a restroom gor 24hrs it wotks good

Yes i had to drink that stuff before surgery...it does work, but im not sure if its too late for that for me :/ think im gonna try suppository. ...n pray it works.

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One word for you... ENEMAS. Go get you a double pack of Fleet and use both of them.

You'll get some relief IMMEDIATELY!

TRUST ME!

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 3 mons post op. CW: 160.0 lbs. --- Only 10 lbs to my goal ---

Is it really painful? Never put anything up there...

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When I first started out I drank a tea called Smooth Move. It helped. Now I take a probiotic everyday and that does the trick

date of surgery 02/21/13 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

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Enemas aren't painful. Odd feeling, but not painful. They come pre-lubricated so its just insert, squeeze until almost empty, and wait 2 minutes before you release.

The thing is, you sound like you are impacted. If I were you I would head to the emergency room. Yes, it's drastic, but so are the implications of not getting things moving. If you are impacted and don't get it taken care of someone is literally going to have to shove their finger up your butt and un-impact you.

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Yes i had to drink that stuff before surgery...it does work' date=' but im not sure if its too late for that for me :/ think im gonna try suppository. ...n pray it works.[/quote']

It will work I promise.

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Im scared to eat because i am so constipated its ridiculous. I just want to cry. Yes its that bad. Stool softeners arent working..im hoping once i get some MOM it will work' date=' although ive heard it doesn't work for some. Im trying to drink a lot more i just know im on the verge of dehydration. I forever have cotton mouth, my skin is starting to get really dry, im not peeing like i should..probably only two times a day..ugh suucks. Oh side note...i keep having muscle spasms and my hands and feet keep tingling..dont know what thats from. But this Constipation has got to GOOOOOO i cant take it![/quote']

Sounds like you're dehydrated, between that and the constipation you should call the surgeon or go to the emergency room. They can give you fluids and something to make you go.

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