I had an upper GI & barium swallow but I forgot to ask if its ok to take Milk of Magnesia?:smile2:

I really need some. :huh2:

Can anyone tell me?

THANKS

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yes. - and should. I was having a problem lasting about 10 days when I finally gave in and took some. I lost 4 lbs. overnight!

My doctor actually recommended it after surgery to help with the gas and bloating, it worked miracles. So it's bandster friendly -- however when in doubt call the doc.

Sure, no problem. I only take if absolutely necessary, b/c I find it to work VERY well

I had my surgery on a Monday. I called the doc the following Saturday in tears. No bowel movement and I was miserable. He recommended Milk of Magnesia. It worked like a charm and I felt so much better. I'm three months out and now still have problems with constipation, but it's improving. I've added three small servings of FRESH fruit to my diet. Increased my water and exercise and sip a few ounces of prune juice at night when needed. It's helps. Also try the yogurt with the digestive goodies in it. Activia? Our local market has their own brand and it's low fat and sugar free. good luck!

I'm going to head down the MOM path tomorrow. Been 3 days with no movement...is it normal to not have any movements when you are on all liquids???

I started taking MOM today after 3 days of no movement. MOM was all I needed...now I can't stop whooshing!

I had an upper GI & barium swallow but I forgot to ask if its ok to take Milk of Magnesia?:crying:

I really need some. :eek:

Can anyone tell me?

THANKS

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First we have liquids, then soft, then solid etc but lots of Protein and much less going in, so much less coming out. All this will mess with our system and we can't always get in enough Fiber. High protein diets will make us constipated. I am still working through this. My Dr did say I could use MOM, but I hear it's pretty strong.

I have been experimenting with benefiber in my flavored Water. I think I need to add the full recommended dose, as I started out with half the dose and yet still had to take 1/2 dose of miralax.

I cannot taste it or see it in the water, but it doesn;t seem to be enough.

Just keep trying things, but check with your Dr. on which things are OK.

My problem is just the opposite. I have diarreah! I had a low grade fever too. fever was gone the second day of the runs but I still have the runs. I think I just have a stomach virus or somthing, but if it doesn't clear up in a couple of days, I'm calling the doctor. I was banded 2-13-08. Has anyone else had diarreah?

now that i'm taking MOM i've definitely got diarrhea....ugh.

My problem is just the opposite. I have diarreah! I had a low grade fever too. fever was gone the second day of the runs but I still have the runs. I think I just have a stomach virus or somthing, but if it doesn't clear up in a couple of days, I'm calling the doctor. I was banded 2-13-08. Has anyone else had diarreah?