This may be a TMI question, but OMG I am so constipated !

[Cindi2014 57]

I am on Day 7 of my pre-op diet and since yesterday have been sooooo constipated. Ran out and got Dulcolax stool softener. No such luck. It's like cement, lol, Please help, need advice on what to take. So frustrated.

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

I am on Day 7 of my pre-op diet and since yesterday have been sooooo constipated. Ran out and got Dulcolax stool softener. No such luck. It's like cement, lol, Please help, need advice on what to take. So frustrated.

Still happens to me after almost 2 years sometimes. I take liquid Colace and powdered Miralax. Both are prescriptions You are on liquids so it may not be hard for a while. My thoughts are when in doubt call your doctor. They know best. Good luck

[Sharpie 3,306]

post op Constipation is normal. results of pain meds and anesthesia that shut down your muscles and prevents normal functions. I used milk of magnesia and it worked like a charm. However, in all cases contact your surgeon and ask them.

[jamilyne 102668 1,207]

I have had this issue off & on since my surgery. I use suppositories and it works right away but it's gross - what do you do? lol

[kimk1999 450]

Maybe try milk of magnesia? For me the min recommended dosage didn't help. It seemed to finally work when I took the upper limit of the dosage.

[HotButterFly 981]

glycerin suppositories are VERY helpful... Best thing about them is they work right away and your privates won't be irritated afterwards. LoL

Try to hold the urge for at least 10 minutes, as you'll feel the need to GO almost instantly after inserting. Good luck pluggin'!!

[SandyM 1,956]

When that sensation starts, I add miralax to my morning coffee. At first it took 5 days to work but I was good after that. Also., increase your Water. I take it you are on liquids. So why do people say liquid in, liquid out?