painful gas and intestinal crampig

I've been having a lot of intestinal cramping and hard stools, are we allowed to take a mild laxative to help things get moving and if so any suggestions on a safe one?

I feel your pain!!! My Dr. said that an enama will help with that....it did. Also Phillips M.O.M. worked great!! Add a bit more fruit, and veggies to your diet and maybe cut down on the cheese for a bit. I also found out that when I drink decaf. coffee I seem to stay more reg. I'm not sure why....maybe cuz it is warm and loosens things up. Hope you get some relief fast....you might even want to call your surgeon. LeAnn

I was told MOM is fine to take and easy on the pouch. MOM= milk of mag.