Metamucil anyone?????

OK so here is a message out in left field. Are we able to take metamucil or something like it. I am almost 2 weeks post op and find that I need something like this. Can anyone help . Any advise would be great. Thank you in advance. Melissa

at two weeks out i would call your surgeon first. i am a few months out and i add fiber to my drinks and use ground flax seed in my cottage cheese. but i think you should call the doc first. good luck, jacki

Melissa~ I had the same problem after surgery, I still do, and it's 10 weeks... BUT, my doctor did tell me I could use glycerin suppositories...my problem was that I was impacted, not constipated, so the suppositories really helped. Now, I am constipated, so I take Benefiber chewable, 3 a day, and it does help. I only have a bowel movement about every 5'th day, but I don't eat a lot either. I do protein drinks a lot. Please don't accept my suggestions as gospel, as with anything else on these boards..please check with your doctor.... If I don't say that...... the flaming would last from now until next Saturday! Hope things are moving along very soon for you! Michelle Brennan

I was told no fiber types till at least 8 weeks out...but was told I could use colace which is a stool softner, tiny gel tabs you can swallow. Best of luck, Sandy

ross loved milk of magnesia -- and he still does at almost 6 months out -- wow 6 months, i almost didn't realize that -- skinny little grumpy thing he is these days -- ok so back to talking crap -- he was taking MOM at a week out -- not a problem for him at all take care roberta