4 days Post Suegery question

Post surgery question - does anyone know a laxative to use after bypass. Or any ideas of foods that will help. I have eaten baby food prunes but still no luck

Sandy, it is very common to take a while to get regular post op. Your intake is so far from normal....kind of fluids in/fluids out situation.

Many people I know use Miralax with good success.

My surgeon suggested Milk of Magnesia, but I couldn't stand the taste of it so I took Miralax, which dissolves completely in water and has no taste. It really works well and best of all it's stimulant free, which is very important for post-ops.

*Note: Don't expect to go everyday. It is normal to go once every 2 or 3 days. Remember you are eating less right now. Also remember to drink lots and lots of water. Because if you don't no matter what you take to make you go, it won't work properly if you don't drink water.

Miralax!!!

Whatever you do, dont try the Dulcolax - I got a LOT of pain from that one.

Hope that helps.