Question

Does anyone take a stool softener?  If so, are they small enough to take, and what do you use?

Any help would be greatly appreciated....if you know what I mean!!!!

Martha

In the past, I've taken Miralax.  It's tasteless.  Just mix with water and drink.  It works very well for me, in fact, sometimes too well!  I don't need to take it very often.  But I also sprinkle ground flax seed in my food a lot, and I think that helps maintain things too.

Thanks Kathy....I will have to try it...

Ive learned that if i add some FAT to my diet I poop like a real person again!  If you can tolerate fat from food give it a whirl.. If not I'd go with the mirilax

I did try to change my diet, adding more fiber, maybe not as much fat.  It did not seem to help, but I will try adding more fat....It is hard because I have been on a low/no fat diet for so long...Hubby has cholestral problems.

Also I'm not sure about you but my morning coffee seems to help things along too!!!! 

that used help to before surgery.  Since surgery, I don't drink as much, so it doesn't work as well. 

"Smooth Move" Tea.  Can get it at GNC.

I love the "natural" remedies.  I will have to try all three!!!  Maybe one will work for me, if not I will definately try the miralax.  I have always had a bit of a problem....but it has gotten much worse since surgery.

Good luck finding something that works for you Martha.  Thankfully I don't have a problem with that.  There are sometimes 3 days in between BM's for me, but I'm not uncomfortable. 

Lisa