Wow...don't really care to talk about it but after what I just went through, I want to know how everyone works to prevent this!

What would be your top 3-5 things to do that will help prevent bad constipation.

Thank you

My doc has me take colace beginning immediately after surgery. I had diarrhea from it the first couple of days so I stopped taking it. But if you need movement, it sure worked for me! lol A little too well in my case!

Magnesium Citrate (Calm) and keep track of when and if you are going so the terrible event doesn't happen again.

I had this problem 2 weeks post op. To avoid it: 1) STOP PAIN MEDS ASAP; 2) drink fluids like crazy; 3) walk and move as much as possible; 4) take a stool softener every night before bed; 5) take Miralax every morning! I'm 11 weeks out now, and have never had another problem with it!

Ok, question...can you be constipated with the runs? I've had horrible abdominal pain for a week now. Doctor said it's nothing to worry about, no leak or other issues. I "go" only if I take MOM but then it's difficult and runny. Started probiotic with fiber, helps some, but really tired of this crampy pain, gas x helps too, but still in pain. Could there be a blockage if I'm still going?

Wow...don't really care to talk about it but after what I just went through, I want to know how everyone works to prevent this!

What would be your top 3-5 things to do that will help prevent bad constipation.

Thank you

1. Stool softener first month post-op. Get your doctor to write a script. (mine started me on one in the hospital)
2. Veg - as much as you can.
3. Fruit in moderation
4. Plenty of Water
5. Exercise - get stuff moving.

I had my first BM 5 days post op and have been regular ever since. Some days I go 2 -3 times.