Hi! I am 4 days post op and I take a medicine called Amitiza for chronic constipation. It is not a pill that can be crushed. Does anyone have any ways to battle the constipation?? I mean, I did a pre-surgery diet called opti-fast before the surgery. Now since it I have been on clears. I have only had Water, and applesauce with my medicines. Of course I got my period the day I was leaving.

I'm just wondering what you think I should do or if anyone else has had this.

Thanks!

Yes I could not get my plumbing to work for 12 days post op. Don't wait that long! For me the only combo that has worked is a stool.softener colace & benifiber. I mix the benifiber with any and all liquids. It works for me.... I use them both daily. Just a reminder all of these combos of stool.medications need liquids to function. Part of my problem post op was the lack of fluids. Getting enough daily fluids was a real challenge for me in the beginning. Also the pain medication will cause constipation as well. Best Wishes Tina

Smooth move tea...... Works for me every time! (I prefer the peppermint one)

MOM works for me on an as needed basis. for the chronic problem i take lots of metamucil caps, colace and the newer med Linzess. still it is a work in progress, better but not good enough.

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Try mirilax. It works the same as amitiza to pull water into the bowel, it just works much slower than amitiza. It is tasteless, and I usually put it into my hot tea in the morning. You might have to take some extra doses since you already have chronic constipation issues.