I'm constipated. Like really bad. I've taken laxatives (miralax, Smooth Move tea, milk of magnesia and docalax) for the last 3 days. I take a probiotic, Prebiotic, and stool softener regularly. I'm very bloated, some pain, I feel full easily, and just all around yucky. I do have very tiny poops, like the size of a small grape, but thin, like a pencil. This makes me think the laxatives are working, but things can move. Im also very gassy. I'm worried about a partial bowl obstruction, but my symptoms don't all fit. I don't know what to do.
I'm 7 months post-op.

This is my holy grail when I can't get ANYTHING else to work:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Dr-Tobias-Colon-14-Day-Cleanse-Advanced-Gut-Cleanse-Detox-Women-Men-Cascara-Sagrada-Psyllium-Husk-Senna-Leaf-Non-GMO-28-Capsules-1-2-Daily/429900136?athbdg=L1100&from=/search

And if that doesn't move things along after 2 days, by day 3 I take 2 of these with 4 of these: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Equate-Stool-Softener-Plus-Stimulant-Laxative-Tablets-for-Constipation-120-Count/685416989?athbdg=L1600&from=/search

I also increase my water intake by at least 20 oz. Works every single time.

If I am struggling to get in my protein, I have a protein pudding/ yogurt. They really make my poop like concrete. One of these and my internal system is like a traffic jam. I am not sure if its the artificial sugar or the protein in them that causes this

I can relate to the "concrete" poo ,Summerseeker ! Protein is a stopper-upper for me . Miralax works wonders. Once you get the original "clog" gone , it's smooth sailing.

Just now, KathyLev said:

I can relate to the "concrete" poo ,Summerseeker ! Protein is a stopper-upper for me . Miralax works wonders. Once you get the original "clog" gone , it's smooth sailing.

The problem is, I was "smooth sailing" Then this happened.

Same here. It's sudden and you wonder "what did I do ? " My only suggestion is Miralax . One or two doses gets you going again.

For me, Miralax, but the last step before I go to a doctor is a tablespoon or two of olive oil. Yeah it has a lot calories for its size, but it seems to prevent an obstruction for me.