I'm 13 months post surgery have lost 116#'s still got like 15-20 to go but can someone give me some suggestions to help with my constipation my doc tells me it's ok to take milk of magnesia every day but it's getting hard because I work the weekdays??? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! PS..., what do yall think about grapefruit I've been eating for the last 2 days!! Thanks again!!

My doctor told me it was ok to use whatever means necessary to stay regular, but I was afraid of becoming dependent on laxatives and suffered severely for months. I finally got it that he must know more than me and it would be ok to take his advice. So far, I have had no ill effects from daily stool softeners and regular (not quite daily) use of laxatives. I do alternate the different preparations: Mira-Lax, Col-Rite, Milk of Magnesia, Smooth Move tea. I am so much more comfortable now!

Also, about the grapefruit. I am below my goal weight and I have now increased my fruit intake. (I was already eating plenty of vegetables.) This is probably part of the reason I have been more comfortable. But I would advise being careful not to add a lot of fruit too early. It will definitely affect the rate of weight loss.

What other fruits and veg are you eating besides grapefruit. Dark green leafy veg, bananas (be careful they are high in sugar/carbs), prunes are also good for moving bowels. I'm vegetarian so I've been eating fruit and veg since week 1 with no ill effects. I make it a point to have either green veg or fruit each day. I have a BM anywhere from 1 -3 times a day. I am one of the people who drinking coffee also aids in making me go.

I would start with something simple like eating 1 or 2 prunes before bed. That might help you have a regular BM by morning. If that doesn't work then try some of the other things like smooth move tea, MOM, stool softeners or ducolax.

I take a psyllium Fiber pill twice a day, and have some lo-cal hot chocolate with Miralax every other day. I also take a probiotic every day. Together they keep me ship-shape. (Or something that sounds like that.)

I have had same problem Dr told me to get Mira lax give it a try