I am nearly two weeks post op and in pain as am chronically constipated (tmi but need advice)

I have been to my post op nurse visit and she told me to take Acolax and nothing has happened yet! Just lots of excruciating pain

I have never had this problem prior to my surgery

Has anyone else suffered this and how did you overcome it?

I am starting to get really worried

Thank you

I used a suppository when I was so constipated. It worked but boy did it hurt when I had the bm . I see people using miralax on occasions and stool softeners on a reg basis.

I haven't had surgery yet, but I hear people recommend Milk of Magnesia. Maybe you can check to see if you can take this? Good luck!

I have posted this suggestion in several threads. I cannot stress enough how AWESOME Organic Hemp Protein Hi-Fiber powder is. Everyone keeps suggesting drugs. This is all natural. One of THE best plant Proteins out there. Put it in your shakes. Three tablespoons is all you need. I put it in my first shake of the day. Been regular ever since and it is not painful cramping like what Milk of Mag or Mag Citrate, Dulcolax or any of those other drugs cause. I bought it at Wegmans Grocery store in health food section. Check out the website www.Nutiva.com

Good luck.

Edited February 18, 201412 yr by Belladonna723

I never had issues with constipation until I had this surgery. It was so bad I had to resort to labor breathing to pass it, and it HURT like HELL!!! I took Milk of Magnesium and Optifiber (from Costco), but it didn't make passing it any easier. So from now on I take fiber with my shakes to keep regular. I never want to go through that again. I hope you are able to pass it soon. I've felt your pain! I've read from a few people on here they had to go to the doctor to "assist" with the passing.

I am 2 months post op. It took almost 3 weeks after surgery before I had my first bm. Very painful. I used stool softeners and miralax. Since then I may have a bm every 7 to 10 days. Had surgery Dec. 5, 2013, and I am down 55lbs to date. The first few weeks are the hardest... But it does get easier

I take a few stool softeners with a laxtive daily to keep things a moving. I miss one day and its gross and hurts.

if you need to use your gloved fingers to help it move along do it but be careful or go see your doctor for help.

I also eat raisin bran or something as well to keep things a movin!

Good luck

Thank you everyone for your help

I can now very happily report that everything is moving once again and I feel so much better!

Have a wonderful day and thanks again ????