I'm wondering what others take to relieve constipation. I've tried MOM, and laxative tea, but it didn't work. Every time I try to go, it's so painful I feel like I'm going to pass out from pain. Any suggestions ?

Regular OTC laxatives work but you might have to increase the dose. Read the package and you will see the recommended dose follow by something like "don't exceed 7 doses in a 24hr period". Well, there you have it. You can actually take up to 7 at a time. However, this is just going to be a temporary thing so don't use it every day. When I was on my laxative phase I only took laxatives once or twice a week. Your body will adapt to your high protein diet and eventually you will have normal bms. Remember to drink lots of water. You should be sipping water literally all day long.

Edited March 11, 20179 yr by Proud2BMe

Thank you

I'm not sure what MOM is but I have Miralax, it's a stool softener. Also, adding beneprotein every few days helps with softening the stool too.


Height: 5'0"
Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.
Surgery date: 2/13/17
Goal: -71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).
Current weight: 185.2
My profile picture is not me. It's my "FITspiration" body.

I have had magical success with taking 1 Tbs of metamucil per day. I have a BM once a day

Mom is milk of magnesium

How often do u take miralax?

How often do u take miralax?

I keep track of my bowel movements in my mini planner. When I see I'm 2-days with no bowel movement, I take Miralax. One cup for that day is all I need.


Height: 5'0"
Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.
Surgery date: 2/13/17
Goal: -71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).
Current weight: 185.2
My profile picture is not me. It's my "FITspiration" body.

I'm not sure what MOM is but I have Miralax, it's a stool softener. Also, adding beneprotein every few days helps with softening the stool too.


Height: 5'0"
Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.
Surgery date: 2/13/17
Goal: -71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).
Current weight: 185.2
My profile picture is not me. It's my "FITspiration" body.

I made an error in my post, I meant Benefiber. We consume so much protein which makes our poop so hard. Fiber helps it go through more.


Height: 5'0"
Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.
Surgery date: 2/13/17
Goal: -71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs).
Current weight: 185.2
My profile picture is not me. It's my "FITspiration" body.

I take 20mg of Bisacodyl daily. If I don't, I can't poop. I still need an enema a week or so. Miserable doesn't even begin to explain how I feel.