I am a wk into my 2 wk pre op diet. Basically only Protein shakes,broth, sf Jello and Popsicles. Today is the first day that I have had to deal with MAJOR constipation (pain, sweats). I called my nut and she said mirolax. Any other suggestions from people going through this or have gone through this. This is the first time I have ever dealt with constipation. Tia

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Sorry to hear you're dealing with constipation pre-op @mmorris4. Luckily, I didn't deal with pre-op, but post-op I did as the anesthesia and pain meds can cause it, along with just not putting that much food into your body. Miralax worked wonders for me and I am a little over 2 weeks post-op and I still use it about 3 times per week to help stay regular for now. There are a lot of different over the counter solutions for constipation. If your NUT recommended miralax, I would try that first and if it doesn't work, as them for another suggestion but definitely address it and keep them in the loop with anything you are taking to help you! Good luck!

I had to do a trial 2 week liquid diet before even meeting my surgeon, and I had some troubles during it with constipation. I started drinking more Water, and around day 12 or so, it all kind of worked itself out... Literally Relief will come!

Are you using a Protein powder or shake, large amounts of protein can cause constipation.

Dude. I cannot stop having diarrhea. It's awful. I feel for you though. I used to only poop maybe twice a week.

Sorry to hear you're dealing with constipation pre-op @mmorris4. Luckily, I didn't deal with pre-op, but post-op I did as the anesthesia and pain meds can cause it, along with just not putting that much food into your body. Miralax worked wonders for me and I am a little over 2 weeks post-op and I still use it about 3 times per week to help stay regular for now. There are a lot of different over the counter solutions for constipation. If your NUT recommended miralax, I would try that first and if it doesn't work, as them for another suggestion but definitely address it and keep them in the loop with anything you are taking to help you! Good luck!

Thanks. This pre-op is hard enough. Now this too. lol. Hopefully it gets better.

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I had to do a trial 2 week liquid diet before even meeting my surgeon, and I had some troubles during it with constipation. I started drinking more Water, and around day 12 or so, it all kind of worked itself out... Literally Relief will come!

Thanks. I sure hope so. I drink a lot of water as it is.

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Dude. I cannot stop having diarrhea. It's awful. I feel for you though. I used to only poop maybe twice a week.

Oh no. I guess it's always something. I hope you get some relief soon also.

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If you never had constipation before, then Miralax should work and it's OTC. Post-op you'll have constipation again for the same reason you are now, liquid diet and hardly any solids can form in your bowels. You might want to get liquid docusate sodium post op. It won't make you have a BM, but when you do you shouldn't have to strain and put undue pressure on your abdomen.

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I always relied on prune juice. Today, I had to drink warm prune juice and miralax to flush myself out.

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Dude. I cannot stop having diarrhea. It's awful. I feel for you though. I used to only poop maybe twice a week.

Are you pre or post op

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I added Fiber to my Protein shakes.

I'm doing the 100% liquid diet for 2 weeks. I add a little Benefiber powder to my morning shake. It's the kind that can be stirred into any liquid, even Water, and it's just clear & invisible. It keeps things moving at the right pace.

When I really feel backed up and need to make something happen, I drink a cup of Smooth Move tea by Traditional Medicinals. Lots of stores carry this tea (my Kroger has it), and you can find it in health food stores, too.

Miralax is amazing! I use it because I have chronic constipation. I use the generic equivalent because it cheaper.

I'm sorry that you are in such pain. I do know how it feels. Hang in there. Keep up fluids and sometimes brisk walking can help get you moving.

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