I just want to go to the bathroom! UGH

[kikicoates78 220]

I have always struggled a bit with Constipation, but this surgery is KILLING me. Lol I have been taking meds now for 3 days to try to go. Still nothing. I know maybe TMI but please tell me this is normal?

[bobbyswife 862]

Get some Smooth Move tea. Everyone swears by it!

[kikicoates78 220]

I will look into it!! Thank u!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I was started on colace in the hospital. I had surgery on Thursday and didn't have my first post op poo until Monday. However, I wasn't uncomfortable because I had done the pre-op diet and I though once I had enough food in me, something would give. I was peeing just fine. I was discharged on full liquids. Sunday I was really windy but not painfully so. Monday I went with no straining and I've been regular since.

Try the tea. If you aren't back to normal try taking a stool softer like colace.

[64chris 11]

I have had problems with Constipation a few times since Jan 2014. I have taken stool softeners (generic ones from Wal-Mart), which helped, also taken Metamucil in with my fruit smoothies, that really works, and I have found that if I eat sugar-free candy, it really helps. Hopefully this will help you. Good Luck, Chris

[IcanMakeit 1,318]

I suffered from "killer" Constipation for the first six to eight weeks after my surgery. I started taking Probiotics (the GNC 50 billion probiotic complex). It took a couple of weeks to make a difference, but I haven't had a problem since then. Full disclosure: I also eat two Hershey's special dark mildly sweet Sugar Free Chocolates every day. That maltitol really gets you going!

[kikicoates78 220]

Mmm I need to get those! It's my favorite! Lol like I said I've always fought with it. Usually activia daily helped. But I've cut out sugar so haven't had any. So I've done colace for 2 days and took Mirilax today. I finally moved a little. I'm sure when I do break loose I'm gonna feel soooo much better. Lol

[Miss Mac 6,261]

All of that works for me. I take the stool softeners every day. I take a magnesium supplement every day. I eat sugar free candy every day. (Read the Amazon reviews for sugar free Haribo Gummy Bears. I bought some in bulk right after surgery. Within four hours they work as well as the liquid you have to drink to prep for a colonoscopy.) If you have people you don't like at work just put some in a candy jar on your desk.

I also swear by the Smooth Move Tea. I bought several flavors to keep on hand, but the chocolate is my favorite because I can steep some in my hot chocolate at bedtime and add a little sugar free whip cream.

[kikicoates78 220]

Hahahaha that's great!!! I will def get some!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I finished the stool softeners a week ago, but so far I'm doing okay. I go at least once a day. I 'm allergic to artificial sweeteners but as long as I drink plenty of Water and add in a bit of fresh fruit and green veg, I'm good.

[andym 28]

I was having a terrible problem with this as well. It was extremely uncomfortable and painful at times. I found a solution that works for me. I now go everyday without any problem. I take two 2 tsp doses of benefiber with Water during the day. I take 1 dose of Miralax each night before bed. It took about three days for it to work but since that time it has worked perfectly. Good luck.

[clautxs 40]

Applejuice worked for me..

[slvrsax 301]

When I could finally eat a full Quest bar at 4 months out that helped. I eat only a few a week.

[JCP 619]

How far out are you from surgery? When you are able, eat some peas or Beans (blackeye, lima, purple hull, whatever). Just get a can and mush them with a fork. My Nut told me they are all on my menu. They work great for me, even small amounts. Another thing that works well for me is trail mix. I get the unsalted ones with lots of little nuts and seeds. You have to be far enough along to eat them but I eat a bite or two all through the day. Good Protein and great Fiber. Hope you feel better soon!

Edited November 13, 2014 by JCP

[Essence46 493]

The first few weeks the Constipation was awful. I ended up taking suppositories to get some relief. After that, I took stool softeners for a few weeks. That helped a lot. Good luck.