question??

could someone tell me what kind of laxative do we use with this gastric bypass?

Milk of Magnesia is what my surgeon recommends.

thank you so much

Hi Teresa, I don't have that problem, but I know drinking some apple juice, plenty of water and walking will also help move the bowels. Mine has been non stop for three days. There were times in the beginning, that I would just eat a small bite of beef or pork and guaranteed it worked. I hate milk of Mag. I throw it right back up, check with your surgeon, he may suggest a stool softner to get things moving. Wish you the best. Kathy

Hi Kathy, i have tryed the apple juice didn't work, so i'm gonna check with the doctor this morning and see what she say's i took the milk of mag. last night and it worked but will check with doc. anyways for the next time, i really am having a problem getting in all my water( fluids) and that may be the problem. well take care kathy and thanks for always being here with good information teresa

My surgeon recommends Ducolax stool softener. I've also had success with sugar free jelly beans, or really any "sugar free" item that is high (25+ gm) in sugar alcohols.