Constipation....SORRY IF TMI !!!

I haven't been able to go for almost a week... and I feel really bloated.  I have been using Milk of Magnesia, tried to eat prunes(baby food) and using fibersure with all my beverages and still nothing!!   Can anyone make any suggestions on what to try next, is there such a thing as liquid laxative? I WOULD ONLY USE THIS AS A LAST RESORT... but is that safe after having surgery?? Erika

I am sure folks could give you all kinds of advice. My advice is CALL YOUR DOCTOR......NOW

Thank you The Kid, I just called and wasn't able to speak with anyone directly, but I have left a message.  Thanks for your advice and hopefully I will get a call back soon.  But, would still be interested in hearing what other people have done to relieve this in the past, for future reference. Erika

A week is a long time. Definately talk with your doctor. Good luck! Lori

I always have the same problem and a fleet works great, but it's the wrose thing in the world to do but hey, it works.  Good luck.

Erika... The MOM didn't work?? Did you call Medlin's office or your PCP?  If you called Medlin's (WLS dept) did they call you back today?? I hope so!! Also ask them about using colace or Miralax if you keep having issues.  Tony Valentine suggested these to me and I've needed to use them since July. At anyrate... I hope you find relief soon!!  I know first hand how painful these types of pooping issues can be!!  Read my blog for further info on that... LOL.  I've been thru the ringer in this department.

How miserable! A week is a long time, and I'm glad to hear you've called your doctor.  I've had a couple of really minor episodes of constripation since surgery (usually traveling), but for the most part I'm pretty regular.  I take magnesium citrate (in capsule form) twice a day, every day.  I hate not being able to go, and figure prevention is the best medicine. I talked with my bariatric nurse about it, and she said that it was fine to take it daily with my other supplements. I dont know what you had to do for bowel prep, but magnesium citrate is in liquid form.  I had to drink an entire bottle for my pre-op. Otherwise, yah, I would suggest fleet..... Good luck!

BEEN THERE DONE THAT!!!  But I agree with all get your doc's order's.    Are you still taking pain meds?  They can cause constipation (voice of experience).  If you are currently using M.O.M and eating prunes and fibersure and still nothing then doc should be involved.  Hang in there!  HUGS

Thank you all for your suggestions, concern and I did receive a call back from my surgeon office. I was told to try Magnesium Citrate but only to drink 1/2 oz to 1 oz. and if that doesn't work glycerin supposatories.  So wish me luck, just got back from Wally world and will be attempting very soon to drink this stuff soon although it has carbonaton in it, so I need to let it settle for awhile. Erika 

shhh sip some coffee....  shhhhhhhh