I'm almost 6 weeks out and I have been soooo constipated that I couldn't stand it. I had cramping and the dry heaves so bad. I took ex-lax yesterday and finally can say "I'm gonna live" Anybody else have this problem? I used to take magneasium before surgery when I needed "help" Last night I had the chills so bad and cramping..I know TMI but I can't be alone in this. Now I'm afraid to eat or get in the situation again.

I have extreme constipation every time I take Vitamins with Iron. I tried once again right after surgery and ended up wishing I would die I was in so much pain. So, I've changed to a Vitamin without iron and the labs came out good, so I guess I'm an iron factory or something.

My doctor recommended taking 2 stool softeners a day (Colace) and making sure to get enough Water and Fiber. But, even with the fiber supplements and softeners, I ended up taking 2 laxatives a day just to get anything moving. I was miserable.

Talk to your surgeon!

I also continue with constipation issues 3 mons post surgery. Daily Dulcolax is my new best friend. Eating enough protein, doesn't mean we are getting enough fiber