i know is not a very nice topic but i have a few days constipated around 3-4 days now i feel like i have to go to the bathroom but i cant my back hurts so bad lol... i am sorry for the details ,, today is my 19 day post op i will like to know if anyone knows if i can take an enema ... and what can i used to go regular or anything close to regular!!

Ground Flax seed will help that, add a scoopful to you smoothies, salads, cooked vegetables.

Ground Flax seed will help that, add a scoopful to you smoothies, salads, cooked vegetables.

Where do you buy that

i know is not a very nice topic but i have a few days constipated around 3-4 days now i feel like i have to go to the bathroom but i cant my back hurts so bad lol... i am sorry for the details ,, today is my 19 day post op i will like to know if anyone knows if i can take an enema ... and what can i used to go regular or anything close to regular!!

More than likely if your taking Iron you will need a stool softner to go with it....it will help in that area...and drink lots of Water...I was like this in the beginning and this helped for me..if you are still unable to go ...try milk of magnesia or ask your doctor to give you something to help you through...it will get better

Where do you buy that

I buy mine at Target. Look in the baking isle, most grocery stores will have it. I add one Tablespoon to my Greek Yogurt everyday. It really has helped me. My doc said water, movement, and going when you feel the urge are key. This has also really helped for me.

Most doctors recommend a stool-softener. You want to be careful before adding some herbal supplements, although I use flaxseed oil now but I am pre-op. Here are some facts.

http://nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/990.html

I have the same problem, my Dr told me to use Milk of mag, after 6months quit working. He told me to start using Miralax 2x day. It works you might be able to use suppositores to help it to get started. Hope everything straightens out for you.

Most doctors recommend a stool-softener. You want to be careful before adding some herbal supplements, although I use flaxseed oil now but I am pre-op. Here are some facts.

http://nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/990.html

I only found flaxseed powder.. wonder if it does the same

I was taking psyllium husk fiber (Metamucil) before my RNY, and I've been taking it since surgery too. Wal-Mart's Equate brand is cheaper than the Metamucil brand. I add a tablespoon of the sugar-free orange flavored Equate to my morning protein powder shake. BM's have definitely changed since surgery. But the psyllium husk fiber keeps me regular.

Most doctors recommend a stool-softener. You want to be careful before adding some herbal supplements, although I use flaxseed oil now but I am pre-op. Here are some facts.

http://nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/990.html

I only found flaxseed powder.. wonder if it does the same

I currently take the pill form but they are horse pills. I'm pre-up so it's not a concern now but post-op it would be impossible. I think that you can buy it in oil form or powder as well. Try Walmart or a Vitamin website. Someone said Metamucil. I heard that is good as well. Just ask your doctor.

As I said above, ground flaxseed can be found in the baking isle of most larger grocery stores. It is near the flower and sugar and cornmeal. What I take is NOT a supplement, it is a grain. I know they make pills, but for your problem you want the fiber in the actual food. It doesn't take a lot to help. I only use one Tablespoon each day and it keeps me regular.

Also, my doc cautioned against metamucial type products if you are backed up. It will make the problem worse. Milk of mag was advised if you have not been able to go for a couple of days.

Hello,

Miralax is very, very safe to use. Anyone can take it. It is a white powder you can mix with Water and many other drinks. It's odorless and tasteless. Even very young children can take it. I have used it for many years. It's sold @ most stores like Walmart, Walgreen's ect. Check with your doctor first because I am not a medical professional. Your doctor can even write a prescription for it. Where I had my procedure done I was instructed to not go more than two days without a bowel movement and if so to use Miralax. I was sent home with a prescription just in case along with my other stuff. I really hope this helps you.

God Bless!

Lisa

I also take Miralax which works pretty good. I have a friend who does bio magnetic therapy which helps to align the ph balance in your body. I get that done once every 4-6 months just depends on when I go home to visit my family and friends. It works great not just for constipation but for everything else.