I've been away from home for three days and have not gone...poo since. (sorry) I haven't been drinking much water. I went to Walmart and bought a stool softener, Dulcolax, but am now afriad to take it. It is liquid gels and the outside of the pill is firm.

Does anyone have experince, or know of the possibility of these pills getting stuck in the band?

I don't know if I need to soak it in water first, or if that would make it even more gummy. The pill won't open up (at least, I don't think so).

My question is only about this gel tablet because I already bought it!!! Yikes! I know of course to up my water intake and all that.

THANKS!!!!!!!

I had the same problem and I had some stool softeners that were gelcaps .....soft gel on the outside and liquid on the inside. I put a hole in it and squirted the liquid in my mouth. Do NOT try this!!! OMG! it was SO BAD! It was the worst thing I have ever tasted in my life!!!! It burned and stayed on my tongue forever!

After that I went and got some childrens laxitive strips to keep on hand. I have not tried them yet, but they have to be better than what I did with that other thing,

I take Kirkland brand stool softener from Costco every night and have not trouble swallowing it. It really does help me stay somewhat regular.

I am on strict orders not to swallow any pills, and at this point I fear one would get stuck, (band tight right now)so I try to always find some other way. chewable, strips, liquid .......

maybe try a little prune juice?

It depends on how restricted you are. I don't have any problems taking pills, but if you are concerned, you may want to try miralax. It is relatively tasteless and can be mixed into any liquid. I just use it in water.

You could try a liquid laxative like Milk of Magnesia. Or...as a preventive, you could try Benefiber.

Drink lots of Water.

They also make the stool softeners that you . . . insert. They are effective, but if you ask me how I know, I'll deny all knowledge.

Feel better.

xo

I take the Dulcolax from Walmart every night. No problem. I do take it alone with water and then take my other pills. It works well for me too.