Hi all!

Im on day 5 of the pre-op liquid diet and I’ve been constipated for the last 3 days. My doctor gave instructions on what to do about constipation post-op but not pre-op. Can anyone help me? I can’t wait til Monday to call.

Did any of y’all take stool softeners or milk of magnesia before the surgery? Does it affect the surgery at all if I take something?

I’m on my pre op liquid diet and I took some stool softener yesterday I don’t think it’s a big deal but I’m not 100 percent positive everyone is different.

You are reaching the point where you should have had a BM naturally I would suggest you ask the surgeon's office and ask about it Monday and drink as much water as you can manage for now.

I would try milk of magnesia. Wishing you luck!

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