So sorry but Im struggling!!!!!! Day 5 of preop diet and I'm so constipated. This is the worst ever. Any suggestions for instant relief any relief would be greatly appreciated.

Does this continue post op????? I have a surgery date of 9/25, I just want to know if I should have meds on deck. Thanks[emoji16]

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Milk of magnesium works pretty good.....and lots of water.

Unfortunately it will most likely continue after surgery

Lots of liquids. I've included a 1/2 cup of warm Organic Smooth Move Tea when I felt constipated (in the Coffee/Tea section aisle) which I sweeten with a little bit of stevia/truvia. Found Walmart's Great Value brand drinks which are comparable in every way to Crystal Light, but half the cost & you get more, bc H20 is still hard for me to keep down 3.5 mos post-op. Good luck with your weight loss journey.

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If you're desperate then Walmart and I'm sure other pharmacies sell OTC enemas. Not pleasant but sometimes necessary

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Milk of magnesium works pretty good.....and lots of water.
Unfortunately it will most likely continue after surgery

Thank you so much, I will definitely increase my water intake

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Lots of liquids. I've included a 1/2 cup of warm Organic Smooth Move Tea when I felt constipated (in the Coffee/Tea section aisle) which I sweeten with a little bit of stevia/truvia. Found Walmart's Great Value brand drinks which are comparable in every way to Crystal Light, but half the cost & you get more, bc H20 is still hard for me to keep down 3.5 mos post-op. Good luck with your weight loss journey.

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Thank you I'm definitely going to try the tea, good luck to you too in your post op

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If you're desperate then Walmart and I'm sure other pharmacies sell OTC enemas. Not pleasant but sometimes necessary

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Thank you, I never used an enema before, I guess it's a first time for everything lol

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That first week I had to use the glycerin suppositories. Now I have a squatty potty and am all good.

I've always just done one serving a day of miralax or two if it's really bad. Needed it for three days post op but then was fine. Every day like clockwork.

Milk of magnesium works pretty good.....and lots of water.

Unfortunately it will most likely continue after surgery

Yes Milk of Mag works wonders in @ 2hrs it's my weekly go to [emoji6]

HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:197(9/22/17) GW:180[emoji41]

Our program told us to take benefiber twice a day to help with this. Worth a try once you get this cleared out.

I took a stool softener pre op

Another possibility...I don't know if it's ok post surgery but for now I take a prescription called Amitiza to keep things moving. Just another idea if it becomes persistent.

As I said above I seriously recommend 1-2 drinks with miralax a day. I’ve been 100% regular since and there was no pain, urgency, etc. it gets **** moving ([emoji854]) with no pain.