Has anyone else had problems with constipation after surgery? I am 15 days post op and have only had 2 bms that needed help with enema's etc. I am still on a full liquid diet for another 6 days. I have stopped drinking milk, yogurt, and am trying to avoid anything with carrot juice or cooked carrots in it because they are constipating. Do you think it is the Protein supplement? I am going to try some prune juice this afternoon, but do you know of anything else I could do? I hope when I can eat some food this may resolve itsself because I can eat veggies then.

Does anyone have any suggestions?:help:

What stage are you in? Go and get some of the baby bottles of apple/prune juice. They don't taste bad at all and will help. If you are in the mushy stage yet, then you could pick up some baby food veggies or cook some and run them through the blender.

Are you still taking narcotics for the pain? They are very constipating. Also, are you getting in your 64 ounces of Water a day? That will help tons. Some folks also take Citrucel (it mixes clear in water).

What stage are you in? Go and get some of the baby bottles of apple/prune juice. They don't taste bad at all and will help. If you are in the mushy stage yet, then you could pick up some baby food veggies or cook some and run them through the blender.

Are you still taking narcotics for the pain? They are very constipating. Also, are you getting in your 64 ounces of Water a day? That will help tons. Some folks also take Citrucel (it mixes clear in water).

I am still in a full liquids stage, I am going to try some prune juice today and hopefully that will help.

I never took any narcotics for pain, and I am getting enough water so thats why it is so puzzling to me that I could be so constipated. I still wonder if Protein supplements make some people constipated. On Saturday next week I can start with some food, and I am going to start with some greens! :biggrin1:

Thanks for your help

You might also try taking a dulcolax laxative once a week until you get back on track. That might help.

I'm 8 weeks post op and I'm still having problems with constipation; I just don't drink enough water. I had 3 hours of excruciating cramps this afternoon and finally managed 'to go'. I can't take any laxatives as they aggravate my IBS. Once on solids drinking lots of water is the key!

Although I can't relate with the constipation problem, I thought I would suggest something.

My ex had a serious cought of contispation and the doctor recommended an OTC remedy called colace. It's available in gel caps and liquid form... and works like a charm!

I am having problems also. I take Fiber chewables and drink all the fluids I'm supposed to -- but the problems are still there. I am on mushies and drink 2 Atkins shakes a day.

I always said that there was NO WAY I would eat baby food....BUT....I have just renounced that. I will be going to the grocery store to but some baby veggies and juice. Hopefully that would help!!!

Has anyone else had problems with constipation after surgery? I am 15 days post op and have only had 2 bms that needed help with enema's etc. I am still on a full liquid diet for another 6 days. I have stopped drinking milk, yogurt, and am trying to avoid anything with carrot juice or cooked carrots in it because they are constipating. Do you think it is the Protein supplement? I am going to try some prune juice this afternoon, but do you know of anything else I could do? I hope when I can eat some food this may resolve itsself because I can eat veggies then.

Does anyone have any suggestions?:help:

Are you still on your pain meds? I had the same problem as you but only the first week after surgery---so I stopped taking the hydrocodone...and no more problems. Also, get some fiber powder...it works

Thanks for the poop info, I was getting nervous

I take two fiber capsules a day, but they didn't help much until I added a papaya enzyme tablet with every meal. They are chewable and taste good, and they definitely solved my problems.

I need help so bad i could cry, I think i really need to go and see a doctor but im to embarrace. Do fiber help you go to the bathroom? cause its not working here i have taking 4 laxative in the past 24hrs now im drinking milk i really dont know what to do any ideas?

I don't think milk is good for constipation. I'm just going on what I know about cheese. Yes, fiber helps you. It adds bulk to your system to help move things along. Fruit usually helps, and exercise too.

i used milk of mag worked great

I have been having the same problem-fiber works if you have enough liquid to push it through-so make sure you are taking in 8-12 cups of fluid a day-I think it just takes time for the body to get back to "normal". I suggest not to take laxatives-just drink plenty of fluid.. water, even juice diluted with water and take the chewable fiber pills, and also add fiber to your protein shakes. otherwise it will just take time-I tried milk of magnesia but it did not work for me.

My hubby uses prunes on a daily basis and he has no problems, except if he doesnt get his prunes. Just a few everyday seems to help. But you need to get unstuck first. Good Luck

Doctor told me about MiraLAX (which is sold without a prescription now), talk about a life saver. Found it at Walgreens.