Currently 4 weeks postop. Down 31 lbs. Was feeling great until this am when I had the worst constipation I have ever had in my life. 1 dulcolax and one saline enema later and I feel like I have been run over by a truck. Any recommendations to prevent this? I'm getting plenty of fluids. As of yet I have not added extra fiber to my diet.

I had the same thing and it was horrible, and I still have it now almost 7 weeks post op. I was told to use benefiber, prune juice and miralax, and they do work, and a plain glycerin suppository if needed, it sounds like a lot, but it works.

MiraLax!!!!!

How often with miralax?

I, too, have this problem at 4 weeks! Dr said MiraLax or Ducolax. But it only relieves the constipation for a day or two and then it is back.

I take aloe Vera pills from the health food store or as someone suggested smooth move tea. I have also taken this tea but at a different occasions. Both are mild and work well .

I used miralax also.

My doctor had me on colace stool softener or first 30 days post op. Worked like a charm. First BM on day 5 & regular every since. I would try adding something on a regular basis whether it be benefiber, miralax or prune juice. Many also like smooth move tea.

Right there with ya !! I use Miralax and it works for me ????????

How often do you have to take Miralax?

Hi everyone! I was sleeved on sept 8th and am still so incredibly uncomfortable, full of gas, constipated and have zero energy; I was expecting a two day stay in the hospital (mine was 4.5 days) and a smooth recovery but it's been anything but ???? has ANYONE had anything like this?! I'm having buyers remorse right now even though I know that this was the best thing I could ever do for myself! Aaaaaaaagh!

You will get more energy as time goes on and as you are able to try foods and not just liquids. I did not have any gas pain, but still dealing with constipation at 4.5 weeks. I was only in the hospital over night.

Take MiraLax when needed. I use it every 3 or 4 days

Currently 4 weeks postop. Down 31 lbs. Was feeling great until this am when I had the worst constipation I have ever had in my life. 1 dulcolax and one saline enema later and I feel like I have been run over by a truck. Any recommendations to prevent this? I'm getting plenty of fluids. As of yet I have not added extra fiber to my diet.

wow down 31lbs!?! I'm 4 weeks and been stuck at 15 ..

Also had terrible constipation until i started taking miralax