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Mild laxative

Is it OK to take a mild stimulant only one week out from surgery?

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    I would definitely ask your doctor. Most stimulants also dehydrate you, which is a huge no no right now because I can bet you're already having trouble getting in all your Water.

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    Yeah...I'm getting in about 56oz right now of water. Thank you!

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    I was told to take Milk of magnesia by the doctor and nothing else .

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