MiraLAX....when to use it?

Amy_Kleve
on 8/11/11 12:50 am - Adrian, MN
Do any of you take MiraLAX?

My nurse said to take it once a day. Is there a certain time of day that works best?

Thanks

Lap band 4 years ago. Revised to DS 8-2-11
              
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on 8/11/11 1:19 am - Beverly, NJ
My dr told me to make sure I bought some....
I've been using bacon and scrapple in place of it.

Why did she say to take it? Are you having some constipation?
Amy_Kleve
on 8/11/11 2:17 am - Adrian, MN
I'm not sure why she said to take it every day. I'm not having constipation. I just asked her what I would do if I had it and she said just to take 1 dose every day.
Lap band 4 years ago. Revised to DS 8-2-11
              
(deactivated member)
on 8/11/11 2:44 am - Beverly, NJ
Hopefully some of the vets will be by with some answers for you.  IMHOI wouldn't take it unless you need it.
yorkieGal
on 8/11/11 4:19 am - Clermont, FL

Had a band in 2005 at 280lbs, had band removed and DS done on Jan 22nd 08 at 220lbs in Spain, now 135lbs and a size 4!! Happy as a Clam!!Dontcha love the DS? It's the best tool around!!                

                   

AundreaSmith
on 8/11/11 4:29 am, edited 8/11/11 4:31 am - Caledonia, MI
DS on 03/12/12
I give the stuff to my son on a regular basis to keep him from fecal hording.  Typically I give it to him mid-morning so start to take effect in the mid afternoon/early evening.  I mix it with apple juice and stir like mad until you can see through the glass. 

If your post surgical, you can probly mix it into a protein shake, yogurt or something similar.  If you do, I'd suggest to mix it up and let it sit for a bit.

It works very gently but like the others suggested; I wouldn't use it unless you need it.  Best wishes!

HW: 404/ SW: 380/  GW: 155

    

Amy_Kleve
on 8/11/11 9:02 pm - Adrian, MN
Thanks, now I will know how to use it, if I need it
Lap band 4 years ago. Revised to DS 8-2-11
              
beemerbeeper
on 8/11/11 5:48 am - AL
IMO there are other ways to prevent constipation.  I didn't have ANY problems with constipation during the first 6 months or so....just the opposite.

Once I started having issues I started this program which has worked for me:

Magnesium Oxide with every Calcium dose
More water than the 64 oz recommendation EVERY day
Adding fat to my diet
Popcorn (with loads of butter of course).

I've been really lucky and this has worked well for me.  I take A LOT of Calcium Citrate which is what causes some of us this problem IMO.  

Calcium Hydroxyapetite is a form of Calcium that may be less constipating that Calcium Citrate and there has also been some anecdotal evidence here on OH that is is more absorbable.

For severe constipation VitaLady uses this formula:

www.obesityhelp.com/forums/DS/4276854/Vita-Ladys-constipatio n-program/

If I was just starting to have constipation I would do this in this order:

Increase water and fat.
Add fiber (popcorn is my method
Add Magnesium Oxide

Then I would go to something like Colace next.

Good luck!!

~Becky


Amy_Kleve
on 8/11/11 9:01 pm - Adrian, MN
Thanks Beemer, this is great info
Lap band 4 years ago. Revised to DS 8-2-11
              
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