Yay! A poop thread!

I just *noticed* that I haven't pooped in about 6 days (maybe longer?). I don't feel constipated at all, and the last time I went, I went A LOT multiple times that day, and had been pretty regular prior to that. I hadn't really been paying attention to it because I haven't had any discomfort but... probably need to get something moving. My book says if you haven't gone in 3 days to take Colace, but 6 days to move to a stimulant laxative or enema (NOOOO). I was told NOT to take fiber supplements (don't ask why - I don't feel like debating the logic of my surgeon, I'm just following his instructions). Should I skip right to the stronger stuff since it's been so long? Should I not do anything because it's not causing any discomfort?

I did have vomiting and severe nausea last night lasting to now... so maybe I should wait til tomorrow before trying laxatives?

Edited December 12, 20187 yr by mousecat88

Frustr8 The bottle I have is 100% prune juice nothing added.

That is a ton of sugar! I’d avoid it.. good chance it would cause dumping.

40 calories a serving ? The Dump Truck cometh, and OMG It IS Pulling Into My Personal Driveway!

On 12/15/2018 at 11:17 PM, Jeelena2019 said:

Frustr8 The bottle I have is 100% prune juice nothing added.

Yipes. Try to stick to 10g of carbs or less for anything - drinks included!

Well Mousecat, I know I tease you sometimes about your " where do it go ?" bowels. but it's in love cause I am still fighting the wars too.
Yesterday I suddenly realized nothing was happening #2wise. Felt like I had a tennis ball stuck, went and strained and strained, finally a ping pong-ball. Well Wel I I says to me, it's MoM time, uncle Miralax might have kept things soft behind but like Mick Jagger, " I can't get no satisfaction", the amount I took usually puts me into Don't Trust A Fart- hood, drank down extra liquids, NADA! There she sat, no Fleet Enema on the premises, so this morning I put my little non-latex gloves on, upplied some Vaseline and the tennis ball finally popped free and. behind it, sift and squishy once I released the plug. So you can't find yours, mine ?me So Much it doesn't want to leave. I have a surgeon appointment tomorrow, didn't want to go to Columbus with a Heavy Tushie?so let's hope I AM ALL BETTER!

I don’t think the vomiting is a good thing. Call your doctor or nurse contact. My dietician told me to drink this smooth tea at night. I bought it. Disgusting but if you like tea it’s good.

After surgery I didn’t have a bowel movement for eight days. I was passing gas. I went and bought some glycerin suppositories and used one of those and it resolved the problem. Since then I go every other day. I think it’s different for everyone but after being on a liquid diet pre-surgery and after I think it’s reasonable to not go.

Major problem for me too
Egd/ colonoscopy all good
Dr put me on miralax twice a day everyday for life

I am dying at "poopdate." I'm glad it was resolved!

Anyone have very dark “sticky” poops? I believe it’s because of the iron pills I’m taking. Does it go away? Should I cut down on the iron supplements? Constantly feel constipated, I have a couple of squirts a day. Thanks for any words of wisdom!

On 1/14/2019 at 11:56 AM, Princessjenrn said:

Major problem for me too
Egd/ colonoscopy all good
Dr put me on miralax twice a day everyday for life

Wai...whah?? We can take it 2x per day???!!!! Holy crap! And I mean that! I am asking mine on Thursday! Cuz I feel your pain girl. Has it helped you become more regular? Do you have to drink more water??

Yes I also take Miralax twice a day, or I am supposed to. A couple times I only did one and I started getting the #2 roadblocks once again. And you know. what that can be!

Okay guys - update on this. lol. I am still unable to go to the bathroom. I take Colace 3 times a day. I was also taking Miralax but since the addition of it also didn't help and just upset my stomach the doctor said to just stop. The ONLY THING that makes me go is senna tea. If I don't drink my tea, I will not go... for weeks. Almost 3 weeks is my record, and then when I went it was a small amount. Yes, I've tried suppositories to no effect.

When I drink the senna, I get explosive, pure liquid poos. It happens about 3 times and then I'm back to not going. The doctor said to go ahead and drink the tea every 3 days, but it is really difficult to manage at work, as you can imagine. Sometimes it just... comes out. So I do it once a week when I know I can manage the bathroom trips and accidents if there is one. I'm trying to figure out a way to have it twice a week. I was told never to take fiber because I had a hernia and the bulking effect can cause an obstruction where the new stitching is.

I am really scared this is my new normal. Am I overreacting? Be honest. lol. I eat all foods now... salads, meats, some fruit..... it's not all purees and dairy anymore, lol. Still no improvement. The nurse said it *should* improve at 6 months post-op. I am 3 months. So maybe I AM overreacting. But it's disturbing to be reliant on this tea, and the effects of the tea itself. And also that even though I eat nothing happens. I DO NOT have gas or cramping or any sensation of constipation ever.

Edited January 31, 20197 yr by mousecat88

Ammmggg the senna tea didn't work! I have really bad cramps, though. Halp! I am on Day 13 with only 1 micropoop. This won't stop happening! Taking Colace and Miralax, and have had the senna tea twice in 5 days.

I’m in the same boat. I’m 3.5 months post op and I only poop every 7-10 days and Only when I take a laxative. Miralax and colace do nothing... nada. I drink 100oz+ of water a day and eat 3 protein forward meals. I don’t feel bad, my stomach doesn’t hurt but I just don’t poop. I’m afraid to see how long it would go on without the laxative ?. My docs office said to just take the laxative for now and if it’s still an issue at 6 months they will send me to a gastro.