any suggestions on how to make things move on out? I know my body is ready to have a bm, but it just won't happen. Surgeon says to do enema. I can't be the only overweight person who can't "reach" to do that, and my pride won't allow me to ask my hubby to help. This is so embarrassing, but I don't know what to do.

I'm only Day 5 post-op, have been getting my Water in well, walking a little, getting along better each day, but I hafta go! Any ideas?

I had the same issue - here's what my NUT had me do...Take some Metamucil and a good quality pro-biotic. The pro-biotic, while not a laxative, will have a laxative effect and should help get things going. About an hour after I took both, I was moving right along.

I was at the 5 day mark when I called her and said I hadn't poo'd since before surgery - she was a little alarmed. You gotta get that poo out! :-)

I'm 4 weeks out and I still need assistance with the Metamucil.

Good luck!

If that doesn't work, try Miralax. It is tasteless and you can mix it into just about anything.

I used Miralax about 2 - 3 days per week and now I am using a stool softener whenever things slow down. I am 14 months out and definitely my BM's are still not regular.

Milk of Magnesia saved me from the enema - I still have it in the cupboard because things will "stop up" from time to time still. I really hate being this irregular, but it's a price we pay. Good luck!

I'm 4 days out,and I have the same problem. Hospital said narcotic pain killers are a big culprit. I am trying to keep the clear fluids goings, and stay hydrated. I'm walking. Starting yesterday, (once I was home and wiih Dr's. okay I started a stool softener, and a gummy Fiber chew. I'm letting the fiber chew melt in my mouth before I swallow it. I also moved to liquid Tylenol which seems to be managing the pain ok. Moving into the TMI category, I have passed some gas, and just a little liquid poo-twice. Labels said it could take 12 to 36 hours to work, so I'm just hoping. That's actually the cause of my worst pain right now. Good luck everyone.

I did MOM daily for two weeks. Worked for me.

That was far and away my worst discomfort ! Milk of magnesia... Tastes terrible, worked great.

I used Colace stool softener. If things are really backed up, I needed something else to help it along. With laxatives and softener she sure to get your Water in.

Lynda

That was far and away my worst discomfort ! Milk of magnesia... Tastes terrible, worked great.

I've been taking natural vegetable laxatives. Wal mart brand. They work great, no cramping, no running to the bathroom, just a good ol natural bm.