HAS ANYONE HAD THIS PROBLEM???

I was just wondering if anyone has had problems with their bowels post op. I have awful trouble with constipation. I am on Colace 400 mg per day but that doesn't seem to help. My stools are soft but I can't push them out. I have pushed so hard in the past that now I have rectal tear. VERY PAINFUL!!! I am so tired of this that I can scream. The last few times I have had a bowel movement I have been up all night hurting from it. I either have to sit in a hot bath tub or on a heating pad to get relief. Any suggestions???

i have no answer but i have a question how long has this been going on ?

Hi, Melissa. I am only about 9 weeeks out and previous to surgery i had a bm everyday or two and I find that that is not the casenow. I think that you should work on your fluids by increasing them and if all else fails take some Milk of mag and stay home for the day and let that work you. I take it usually once a week and it helps. i do not feel so bloated and heavy. take care stacey

I had the same problem what I take now is Flax seed oil pills and a tea called Smooth Move I buy both at GNC it has really helped me I have always had this problem even before the gastric bypass and the tea tastes real good so that helps .oh I take it before I go to bed as a matter of fact I drink the tea while I am in the tub (LOL) So now I am sleeping better too Good Luck Deb

Have you tried eating sugar free candy? It usually losens up everything if you eat to much. Donna

Do you pass gas at all? You should have your surgeon check for a bowel obstruction which can get really bad if not treated promptly. That can happen after this surgery or any surgery for that matter. Good luck! Tavia

Start drinking more water. It did the trick for me.

If you are still having problems with constipation try a cup of coffee every day. If that doesn't work take cod liver oil or fish oil (depending on the season, cod liver for winter and fish oil for summer). They come in gel caps so they go down easier than drinking it.

i used to have prob with constipation all the time very severe. the dr. put me on miralax every day and it eventually helped. keep using it though. i am 2 1/2 years post op.  for some reason  for the last week i havent had to take it though. i have had  diahrreah with stomache pain so go figure....