Laxatives

[mick 99]

Can anyone tell me what laxative their doctor has suggested for Constipation during the first few weeks post op?

I am afraid to try just anything without some feedback on this.

Edited August 16, 2014 by mick

[mmhutch 28]

Can anyone tell me what laxative their doctor has suggested for Constipation during the first few weeks post op?

Miralax.

[mick 99]

A friend of mine just brought me Milk of Magnesia. Is that comparable to Miralax? If not I will take this back and get the Miralax.

[fezik23 240]

Miralax or benefiber

[mmhutch 28]

A friend of mine just brought me Milk of Magnesia. Is that comparable to Miralax? If not I will take this back and get the Miralax.

Miralax is tasteless and can be added to a hit or cold beverage. It's my preference.

[fezik23 240]

My post-op manual does list Milk of Magnesia as an option, but I would prefer something a little slower acting.

[mick 99]

My post-op manual does list Milk of Magnesia as an option, but I would prefer something a little slower acting.

Great. I need some relief ASAP.

Thanks

[SherB 220]

I use Miralax too but before I had bought anything mine got really really bad. I had to buy an enema. I know it is gross but I was in agony. I felt much better afterwards. Better to get a jump on it, I belong to a group of sleevers from July and the majority of us ALL have Constipation issues. Best of luck.

[Momof73 3]

Great. I need some relief ASAP. Thanks

I used Milk of Magnesia. It didn't taste terrible. I drank it before bead, slept almost 9 hours, and easily used the restroom when I got out of bed. I didn't feel sick, I had no cramping, and I didn't have to run to the bathroom. It was great relief, and I will use it again. Btw, I took the max dosage of 4 tbs of the liquid.

[katesuccess 990]

I was discharged being told to take a dulcolax every night until my bottle of them was gone (90!) and I'm not even sure it's helped much, since just taking that (before adding another remedy), I'd have a bowel movement maybe once a week tops. I told the RN and doc this, and they were quite surprised, and said I should have one more often.

They told me to use Miralax but I hated the taste and so asked for an alternative (it's easier to get down if you add some flavoring like SF lemonade). They said I could try Milk of Magnesia - but it tasted worse to me. Both worked pretty well the first time I used them, but with an urgency factor in the morning. Also both worked less-well the second time, and so now I'm back to what I used pre- pre-op; Benefiber every day. It's helped and doesn't leave me wondering if i'm going to have to spend time making four rushed trips to the bathroom in a morning...but that's just me! good luck.

[chanale 0]

I guess I should be concerned! I haven't had a bowel movement in 5 days. But, I'm still on full liquids. No pain! Should I be concerned?

[mick 99]

Had a horrible afternoon and night sitting on the pot until my legs went to sleep several times. I tried the Milk of Magnesia but found out later that it takes about 8 hrs to start working. I have dealt with a lot of pain but nothing like this. I thought I would have to go to urgent care.

I finally called the Kaiser advice nurse, don't know why i did not do it sooner. It took them almost two hrs to get back to me. The nurse told me to try glycerin suppositories before I tried an enema. That finally did the trick a couple of hrs later.

I am sharing this because if this happens to anyone, it is no joke. Horribly painful.

I am really thankful for all of the advice from all of you.

[rhonda2006 64]

Glad you got some relief. I've been there myself. Did not want to have to call about that so I tried tuffing it out but that was a big mistake. It will happen again most likely until your able to add enough Fiber in your diet. I still go a whole week before going to the bathroom. I'm 13 months out now. I would definetley keep some suppositories on hand. And the Miralax too to soften. Good luck with your journey.

[sdvorak88 10]

I use Miralax too but before I had bought anything mine got really really bad. I had to buy an enema. I know it is gross but I was in agony. I felt much better afterwards. Better to get a jump on it, I belong to a group of sleevers from July and the majority of us ALL have Constipation issues. Best of luck.

Hi I'm a july sleever 7/28 & just over 3 wks. I can count on 1 hand bm's I've had. Im miserable. ...ive tried eating prunes but super sweet and high calories. .help should I try an enema too. Never have but now it's making ir hard to eat & drink..

[sdvorak88 10]

I was discharged being told to take a dulcolax every night until my bottle of them was gone (90!) and I'm not even sure it's helped much, since just taking that (before adding another remedy), I'd have a bowel movement maybe once a week tops. I told the RN and doc this, and they were quite surprised, and said I should have one more often.

They told me to use Miralax but I hated the taste and so asked for an alternative (it's easier to get down if you add some flavoring like SF lemonade). They said I could try Milk of Magnesia - but it tasted worse to me. Both worked pretty well the first time I used them, but with an urgency factor in the morning. Also both worked less-well the second time, and so now I'm back to what I used pre- pre-op; Benefiber every day. It's helped and doesn't leave me wondering if i'm going to have to spend time making four rushed trips to the bathroom in a morning...but that's just me! good luck.

Hi kate. Yes im about once a wk and miserable. Is benefiber in pill form or powder? How much do u take every day. Thanks for the help. Not like I want to go around asking about this..so glad for these boards and people who understand!