So I understand that constipation is a side effect of wls but I wasn't prepared for this! I went from going 2-3 times a day (bad dieting) to not even remembering the last time I went lol. Well tonight was horrible! My stomach hurt so bad from not going I started to feel nauseous and had cramps in my back.. I took some stool softeners and to no avail. Eventually I broke down and gave myself a suppository and man the relief! lol.. Ok I'm sorry I put all my business out there and had a TMI moment but don't say I didn't warn you. For those who empathize, is there something magical out there I should know about to relieve that situation??? And how long does this last for?

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Edited May 14, 201412 yr by VAMP

I'm sorry abt your discomfort, but I am glad you got some relief.. My surgeon did tell me that lack of enough water will certainly cause constipation. So, I've bn trying to get in 2-20 ounce bottles a day, I can't seem to do more than that right now.

Fluids, stool softeners and a 50 gallon drum of Miralax.

Can we take Miralax? Ask your surgeon's office. It's clear and mixes in Water and helps with constipation. I used to get painful constipation from extremely low carb dieting to the point where I went in for regular colonics because that was the only way I could get everything out. I had a colonoscopy and was told I have a sluggish colon and to use Miralax.

I'm less than 2 weeks away from surgery, so I will be asking my surgeon if I can use that.

I mix miralax with hot tea twice a week. Doctor said it was OK.

I take a daily stool softener and eat activia daily. I was like you and now I go once a day when I wake up.

Oral laxitives take days to work for me, then it seems I alway over do it. I will heed you advise when the time comes. Thanks

Try warm prune juice or prune juice and miralax mixed. It really works. What a relief it is, lol

My surgeon said at 3weeks out that milk of magniesa was okay. And it helped. I also added a gummy fiber supplement. Because adequate water and fiber help keep you as regular as you are going to get.

I hear ya sister! I had my surgery on the 7th and yesterday was my first BM. I thought I was going to die and when it was all said and done I was seeing stars and exhausted and sore. Lol!!!! TMI in know.

I called my doc and he said Milk Of Magnesia. I

have been drinking like 40-50 oz of Water a day so I get enough water. And like you I am used to going 2-3 times a day.

Thanks for posting this...I have never had any problems prior but I am only poohing out little hard balls. I was wondering what I was going to do and now I know. I love this site!

I know it's amazing! I can post question/concerns/and celebrations without being judged because we all are going thru the same thing. I have plenty of support in my everyday life but not many I can relate to in terms of wls...

I've been taking Colace twice a day and now Miralax for the past 2 mornings. Seems to be finally working today, but oh, my tummy is rumbling like crazy and I'm feeling nauseous! I'm soooo looking forward to feeling "normal" again. Hope it happens soon! (2 weeks, 2 days post op)

The Bristol Royal Infirmary in Bristol, England developed a pictoral explanation of what poo means. The chart can be found at http://www.gutsense.org/constipation/normal_stools.html. Here is their definition for small lumpy stools:

Type 1: Separate hard lumps, like nuts

Typical for acute disbacteriosis. These stools lack a normal amorphous quality, because bacteria are missing and there is nothing to retain Water. The lumps are hard and abrasive, the typical diameter ranges from 1 to 2 cm (0.4–0.8”), and they‘re painful to pass, because the lumps are hard and scratchy. There is a high likelihood of anorectal bleeding from mechanical laceration of the anal canal. Typical for post-antibiotic treatments and for people attempting fiber-free (low-carb) diets. flatulence isn‘t likely, because fermentation of Fiber isn‘t taking place.

I hope this helps.

The Bristol Royal Infirmary in Bristol, England developed a pictoral explanation of what poo means. The chart can be found at http://www.gutsense.org/constipation/normal_stools.html. Here is their definition for small lumpy stools: Type 1: Separate hard lumps, like nuts Typical for acute disbacteriosis. These stools lack a normal amorphous quality, because bacteria are missing and there is nothing to retain Water. The lumps are hard and abrasive, the typical diameter ranges from 1 to 2 cm (0.4–0.8”), and they‘re painful to pass, because the lumps are hard and scratchy. There is a high likelihood of anorectal bleeding from mechanical laceration of the anal canal. Typical for post-antibiotic treatments and for people attempting fiber-free (low-carb) diets. flatulence isn‘t likely, because fermentation of fiber isn‘t taking place. I hope this helps.

Makes complete sense.

I've found that taking one stool softener a every two to three days is helping me.