Question:
1 week out of surgery. I had the bypass and now am constipated. Anyone experience
this? — Mrs.Cameron33 (posted on March 19, 2008)
March 19, 2008
I had this happen about 3 weeks after surgery. Doctor recommended Milk of
Magnesia, and then if that didnt work he said to either get a suppository
or enema. Hope that helps
— slayer_meow
March 19, 2008
Your question probably appears 4-5 times per week. Drink more fluids, and
begin a daily regimine of stool softeners. Colace or another brand, or
their generic equivalent will work fine. I take 2 at bed time and one in
the morning. Try one at night, see how it works. Adjust dosage as
necessary. I wouldn't take more the 3 or 4 daily maximum.
— Dave Chambers
March 19, 2008
I had it too, but I took stool softeners and Omega 3, which I take omega 3
capsules each day now and stay very regular. Make sure you get 100 oz of
water each day. That makes a big difference. Don't count the liquids in
other foods, just water by its self
— William (Bill) wmil
March 19, 2008
A lot of times the pain meds that you were given after surgery can
constipate you. This too will pass...no pun intended.
— Claudia C.
March 19, 2008
I am also a week and 2 days out but the doctor said that would happen. They
just told me to take some milk of magnesia. But I had yogurt for dinner and
that worked for me.
— mskim
March 19, 2008
Make sure you discuss this w/ your dr.
I take metamucill capsules everyday. Sometimes I have to take a stool
softner or correctol. Also, remember you are eating less so you will have
bowel movements less often also. With me it was like every 4 days.
Water is very important, and please it is in your best interest to chew,
chew, chew when you start on solids. I have to have a second surgery
because i overate once and did not chew well enough.
Blessings Robin
— vampfan
March 19, 2008
I forgot to mention, coffee is an excellent laxative for me. Maybe u can
try that.
— vampfan
March 20, 2008
Milk of Magnesia is the magic answer here! I didn't realize that was why I
was still in pain until 5 weeks after my surgery. Once I took this and
cleaned everything out, the pain was gone. Good luck to you!
— Eryn G.
March 20, 2008
Are you sure you're constipated? Are you passing small, hard, dry stool
that requires a lot of straining?
I'm guessing that you probably did some kind of clean out before surgery...
to empty EVERYTHING out...
....now you are probably eating liquids or soft/mushy food in very small
amounts....
You gotta eat to poop. Now that you've had surgery and are eating much
less, you're going to poop much less.
Unless you are uncomfortable, I'd suggest avoiding laxatives and enemas...
stool softners can be helpful and don't cause the cramping that traditional
laxatives can cause.
Your best bet, tho, would be to call your doctor, tell him whats going on,
and see if he thinks this is a) constipation and b) needs treating.
Best wishes.
— mrsidknee
March 20, 2008
Thanks for all the helpful answers. I feel so much better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Mrs.Cameron33
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