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cheyenneb    3

cheyenneb
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I'm 7 days post op and everything is going fine. Except for the Constipation !!! It has NEVER been this bad my whole life. Has anyone else had this issue? ?? Please don't be afraid to speak up! I'm trying the enemas tomorrow since the Miralax DID NOT work today.

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SuperFab    689

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I'm 7 days post op and everything is going fine. Except for the Constipation !!! It has NEVER been this bad my whole life. Has anyone else had this issue? ?? Please don't be afraid to speak up! I'm trying the enemas tomorrow since the miralax DID NOT work today.

There are lots of threads on here about it. Seems that lots of people take stool softener a regularly and many use milk of magnesia.

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Ree    215

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YES, I know exactly what you mean. It wasn't until last week (week 7) when I was able to go to the bathroom on my own without taking something to help me. I HATED milk of magnesia but it got the job done. Then I found an organic tea that I actually enjoy drinking and its called "smooth move" and that's been helpful in moving things along, so I stick with that now even though I don't feel like I 'need' it as much anymore.

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KayleeC14    159

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I had that issue after surgery. Its from the anesthesia and the gas they put in your stomach cavity to make room during surgery. I just waited it out and drank watered down apple juice time to time. It helped a lot also moving around to get the gas to start to make itself out also helps. I think this is funny I danced when I farted the first time after surgery and that was ten days out.

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Noor1969    150

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If the OTC remedies aren't working, you may want to ask your doctor to give you a prescription for Lactulose. It's very gentle and can be taken long term. It's not a stimulant laxative, rather it's a liquid that attracts more Water into your stool and makes it easier to pass. I have asked my surgeon to give it to me post-surgery just in case. I'm also taking stool softeners every day and my doctor told me that they are OK to take long term as well.

I hope you find some relief...constipation is truly awful. :(

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sassypants    674

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as stated many a thread on this so i wont bore you with a repeat of my horror story lol
I drank a glass of prune juice a day for about 6 months after my never ever again incident!

just wanted to point out morphine also makes you constipated thats why i always refuse that as a pain management option as you can’t leave hospital after a op without having a bowel movement in the uk so I always refuse it lol

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wwled    38

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I'm 6 days post op and have the same issue. I'm either constipated..or not (to put it less graphically.) I'm not sure what you're on for pain medicine, but I know norco causes Constipation.

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bertow56    0

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It has been 4 months since my surgery and I am not on any meds except heart rate pill and Vitamins. Think that might be my problem.

I also had the sleeve and it seems that I am only losing about 3-4 lbs a month..How is everyone else doing with weight lost.

I have lost 36 lbs in 4 months. Is that normal.

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piercedqt78    658

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I swear by warm apple juice/cider. It works like a charm for me everytime.

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7 Bites_Jen    479

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SO many people deal with it!! Miralax is huge on this forum - some people use it daily as they would use a Vitamin supplement (not that I'm recommending to do that!!). Be sure you're getting enough liquid - most of the time that's the #1 culprit. Beyond that, try adding a little Fiber powder to your meals (on the OK of your doctor).

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livvsmum    2,370

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Yep. totally. Never had that problem before the surgery. Colace and Milk of Magnesia works like a charm for me.

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SuperFab    689

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If your Multivitamin contains Iron, it constipated ya

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FitnFabfor2014    358

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Over the weekend I had the most horrible "situation". I have never been that constipated in my LIFE. I literally could not pass it. I went and purchased some Optifiber from costco and took some Milk of Magnesium (yes at the same time). That was the worst experience. I had to reduce my breathing to labor breaths to finally pass it......ridiculous. Believe me when I say "I feel your pain."

I do not want to relive that in any way! I need results daily lol.

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