Can I take a stool softener or laxative during pre-op diet? What about after surgery?

I tried to call surgeons office to ask but didn’t get someone to answer.

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Definitely after, they want you going at least every two days so you don’t get a blockage.

Can I take a stool softener or laxative during pre-op diet? What about after surgery?
I tried to call surgeons office to ask but didn’t get someone to answer.
Help!

I would suggest Mag07. I had surgery on 12/27. Needless to say while on my pre-op liquid diet, I cooked Xmas dinner and had to taste everything bcuz I’m Just a perfectionist like that lol. Although it was very little food, I still wanted to empty my stomach so I took Mag07 Xmas day and the day before surgery. I love them bcuz they are all natural and if u take them at night, u will wake up and have one good BM versus a laxative that makes u poop & cramp all damn day [emoji30]. Btw I told my Dr. what I did and he said that was perfectly fine. They are pills so u can’t take them following surgery. Ur surgeon should write u a prescription for a liquid stool softener for after surgery. That’s usually the norm bcuz the pain medication will make u constipated.

Not sure on the pre-op, but my surgeon suggested Miralax for after. It works.

Not sure if it's allowed but i have been taking 2 stool softners daily because constipation is not fun. I'll start my clear liquid tomorrow and won't be taking them anymore. Surgery is Jan. 10th.

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Ask your doctor, but yes most likely. Some programs have folks do a colon cleanse like routine the day before.