4 days out and major constipation. Was worried about blowing something with all the straining and pushing. But this has definitely been the most painful part.

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It gets better, just takes a little time. Some people here use Miralax at first. I got lucky and never had any problems.

Took me 11 days to use the bathroom after surgery.. its normal.

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I’m 3 weeks out and still have constipation . It gets bad for me , I’ve never had problems with constipation til now . I’ll be in the bathroom maybe 40 mins screaming because of the pain . I add fiber sometimes even miralax to my drinks but nothing seems to work ! When you find a solution please post ?

I ended up using ducolax suppository, Benefiber in my drinks and lots of water. I am 3 weeks out and have been going about every other day.

22 hours ago, Lizbethj said:

I’m 3 weeks out and still have constipation . It gets bad for me , I’ve never had problems with constipation til now . I’ll be in the bathroom maybe 40 mins screaming because of the pain . I add Fiber sometimes even miralax to my drinks but nothing seems to work ! When you find a solution please post ?

I was told Miralax in the morning and smooth move tea at night has been the most successful.

Glycerin suppositories are a miracle. You don't have to swallow any pills or feel quakey in your intestines. Just pop one in and it will melt your hard poo. (Pop it in and then do something for 30 mins like chores or bathing etc). Additionally you can use a squatty potty (around $20 on amazon)

8 days post-op and I’m experiencing constipation as well.

I'm 4 1/2 months out and STILL dealing with this. I drink water...I've done miralax. Trying an additional fiber supplement starting today. Wish me luck!

I'm 4 1/2 months out and STILL dealing with this. I drink water...I've done miralax. Trying an additional Fiber supplement starting today. Wish me luck!

They told me to do miralax in the morning and smooth move tea at night.

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I eat yogurt daily and it regulates my bowel movement. If I'm feeling constipated, I double my daily yogurt intake.

I remembered I was constipated on the first week though. The doctor advised me to buy Dulcolax. It does get better though.

I also have trouble with constipation now. Never had an issue before surgery but it is what it is. I've been taking Aloe pills and that seems to be helping. Sometimes i'll have a BM every 2-3 days.

22 hours ago, tyaple13 said:

I also have trouble with constipation now. Never had an issue before surgery but it is what it is. I've been taking Aloe pills and that seems to be helping. Sometimes i'll have a BM every 2-3 days.

every 2-3 days is normal for me and I'm still pre-surgery. I'm terrified how bad it will be afterwards!

I had constipation in the first month after surgery and was a little terrified of that 1st one after surgery. I kept some MOM (milk of magnesia) on hand, just in case. It worked like a charm. Tastes a bit like chalk going down, but desperate times call for desperate measures!

Now, I take some extra fiber every day with some probiotics. If things aren't moving as they should, I take a Dulcolax at night and that seems to keep me on track, but honestly, since I started the probiotics I haven't needed it.

PS: Years ago, I struggled with chronic constipation. Miralax and Smooth Move Tea are very effective.

I'm fortunate that i've not had theses issues. Only one week out I only took two stool softers. the key for me was walking , fluids, and a cup of decaf coffee in the morning as it has tanas in it it, it always gets things moving. And fiber soups, i did like tomato , strained split pea. I bought some smooth move tea , but have not had to use it. I hope everyone gets some relief :)

On 4/10/2019 at 9:24 PM, Lizbethj said:

I’m 3 weeks out and still have constipation . It gets bad for me , I’ve never had problems with constipation til now . I’ll be in the bathroom maybe 40 mins screaming because of the pain . I add Fiber sometimes even miralax to my drinks but nothing seems to work ! When you find a solution please post ?

MIRALAX AND SMOOTH MOVE TEA DAILY IS THE ONLY WAY I GO REGULAR AND IF I MISS A DAY I PAY DEARLY AS YOU STATED