Hi all-had surgery 8/24 and prior was on a 2 week all liquid diet. My last BM was 8/19 and it’s now 8/27. I have taken miralax, dulcolax, magnesium self ate…all of it and nothing. I know I’m not eating food and haven’t, but something should still be coming out-right?? Thanks!!

On 10/14/2022 at 19:14, learn2cook said:

I’ve never had this problem until RNY surgery! I keep up with Benefiber every day, getting Water, and exercise, but follow up with magnesium chews. If that doesn’t work, some kimchi or coleslaw or 1/2 a micro brew beer will get things really moving. Clear out the path to the bathroom before the next morning! Make reservations for bathroom time if necessary. I suggest you front load the evening before a day off, so there are no untimely surprises at work.

So so sorry! Don’t do these things until 4 months down the road and your doc gives you the all clear. Just do what your team says! Constipation is an unfortunate issue after WLS because we just don’t have the capability to eat the high fiber stuff.

Can you take chocolate ex-lax or is it not recommended

I have had the same issue and after all the struggles the milk of magnesia was gentle and gave me relief. It wasn’t that I couldn’t go, it just wasn’t coming out that way. It was like trying to poop out a rock! The milk of magnesia worked over night. One blow and it was back to a normal flow :)