HELP, what do you do.....

when it comes to constipation? I am 4 weeks post op tomorrow and Milk of Mag did in he beginning, but NOT now. I also went yesterday and bought Senna gel caps. I took 2 last night and nothing so this morning I took the max, 4 and went to the bathroom once. I still feel stopped up, what else can a women do? Melissa Dr. Ejey (Duncan's Office) Lap RNY- 10/17/05 July, SW - 241.5/ Nov., CW - 211/GW - 135 - 30 lbs gone forever

Hi Melissa.... Go to Walmart and get some stool softner... either Surfak, or Colace. Either one is ok. Take 2, 3 to 4 times a day to start, it it will definitely get you moving if you are that constipated. Once you are going, back down to 1 or 2 a day. That should help tremendously. While I haven't had the problem since surgery, my sister has since her surgery and her surgeon told her to do what I told you. And I used to do it before surgery. You can get the Walmart Equate brand and it is a little less expensive and works just as well. Also, increase your fluid intake. The more fluids you get in the easier it will be to potty. Good Luck and I hope you go soon. Hugs, Susan