Gastric sleeve
Surgery was 12/16/19 have been doing great but tonight is no good. No bowel movement for 2 days (still on liquids) taking vitamins but stopped the dulco.... pills ( stool softener). Started today but I am trying to have a movement but no success and it’s starting to hurt should I go to Er or try to wait it out as much as I can take ?

If it’s only two days, try some milk of magnesia before you go to bed.

I had horrible issues with constipation. I take miralax in my coffee every morning and also take dulcolax every few days. You may also want to start on a good probiotic.

I went for 5 days no bm. Dr told me to try the milk of magnesia. Enema and magnesium citrate. The enema worked well.

If you try several options and nothing works, give your dr a call on Thursday.

Good luck!

Thank you will try it I am just super nervous and scared the pain does bother me a little

Trying to be as delicate as possible but it sounds like you may be plugged at the end of the colon if you are feeling pain and like you should be able to go. An enema really may be your best bet.

I am a long term chronic pain patient and have dealt with this issue for years. I understand how painful and scary it can be.

Once you get sorted out you may want to stay on the stool softner

Edited January 1, 20206 yr by Losingit2018

I take 2 Colace every morning. And sometimes I have to take something else. Once you get your liquids up it will be easier to manage. I plan to take the Colace for as long as I need. Good luck!

It's not time to panic yet. Your body can go a few days without a bowel movement. Try Milk or Magnesia or something like that and keep sipping, sipping, sipping water. It'll happen.

try smooth move tea