Constipation

[CindiBF 0]

Hi, y'all. This is my first time here. I had severe Constipation. I wound up taking Fleet suppositories which finally helped (after taking oral stool softeners, drinking lots of liquids, eating healthy fats). This lasted days and was blindingly painful. I thought I might have to go to the hospital. Has anyone experienced this?

I am 160 days post RYN surgery and this is the first time I've had a problematic bowel movement. Pre-surgery, I always had diarrhea, so this was very foreign territory. I seek to learn of medical and non-medical remedies and coping mechanisms.

Thank you,

Cindi

[Matt Z 4,138]

Smooth Moves herbal tea works quite well, organic and not super punishing on your system, plus, it's in Water so you are getting some water intake as well!

[KimTriesRNY 1,853]

Yup. My new normal. I take 400 mg of colace daily and still don’t go regular. I take dulcolax on my days off. I don’t like Miralax because I can’t ever get a clean break.....I know many that swear by it though.

[CindiBF 0]

Thank you so much, ladies. This is helpful. I am going to look into your suggestions.

[heatherjudson 62]

A bidet was life changing for me