Hey all.

I'm coming up to my 3rd year post-op. I've noticed over the past year that I'm having issues with going to the bathroom. My dr. Told me to do the following: I've tried daily miralax, metamucil, stool softner. But the only way I feel a complete relief is by taking a laxative. And honestly im not trying to have a lazy bowel. Not sure if anyone else has experienced this. Would love to hear some feedback! Thanks!!

I can tell you a better natural way to go!! Take dried Prunes cover with Water and steep them until they are soft. Drink the warm juice and eat a few prunes. You will go!! Good Luck

I can tell you a better natural way to go!! Take dried Prunes cover with Water and steep them until they are soft. Drink the warm juice and eat a few prunes. You will go!! Good Luck

I'll def try it! Thanks!

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You bet!!! Glad to help.

I had to have surgery for a fissure a few years ago, so it is VERY important to me that I stay "loose" with the bowel movements. (Otherwise, there is a lot of pain, and sometimes some tearing!) My doctor also told me to use Miralax daily, which helps for the most part, although I always get constipated right before my time-of-the-month, so I have to throw in some stool softeners then, because at that point even the Miralax doesn't help entirely. Stupid T-O-M.

But to throw out another idea for you to try, you might get a Squatty Potty! It sounds a little odd, but it helps align your body correctly to fully empty yourself out. And the company that makes them did a really nice job of creating a very funny/weird/satirical/informational promo video for the product. Here's the link! I love mine, and I just really don't want to poop without it anymore.

But maybe you already have one, in which case, I will offer what both my bariatric nurse and my social worker sister advised when you need a little help--mix equal amounts (like, a Tbsp or two) of low-sugar prune juice with Milk of Magnesia. I know. Eww. It is not tasty. But it is very effective! It will....err...."blow you out", so to speak.

Good luck!