Stool Softener...And the Winner Is...???

Happy Tuesday all!  Prepping for my TT on Friday!  I want to have a stool softener on hand, as I plan to generously use my pain meds.   I did as my PS and he said I wouldn't need one (so I cant get a recommendation from him), but I know my body, and I know I probably will need one. 

Recommendations anyone??

And thanks again to ALL for ALL YOUR SUPPORT, WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT, AND KINDNESS!



Jane

I think colace is the easiest to take.  I always buy the generic version.  I think it's docusate sodium or something like that.  Red and white gelcap looking things.

FWIW, I am chronically constipated and I can take like 4-5 at once.  I think the directions say 2-3. 

Docusate Sodium.  I take 2 in am and 2 at bedtime.

You may also want to have over the counter suppositories on hand.  The anesthesia will add to the constipation issues.  I'm also a generic colace fan, same as the other reccommendations.  Good luck!

Took Colace here too....just the same as posted above, two AM/two PM. Worked like a charm! I think its a great idea to have some on hand. Yes I think you'll need them too. Plus absolutely NO straining after surgery.

Best of luck...Friday is so close! Wishing you all the best!!!

Hip Hip Hurray for COLASE!!!!!! I took it immediately after I got home from surgery LBL (I was out patient). And I took it in the morning and every time I took a narcotic. I added a fiber cereal to protien drinks and later  to my greek yogurt. I average 24 grams of fiber a day on a normal day. TMI I know, but,  I had a BM on day 3! Thats really good! It took me 45 minutes (no I did not strain) my bowels took longer to move things out!!!! But out it did go!!!!!!

Good luck with your surgery,
Carmen
prek3

Thanks ALL!  I will be visiting my local pharmacy today in search of Colcae/Docusate Sodium!!!!  2 days and counting!! C'mon Friday!!! 

jane, i'm so excited for you!  i'll be shopping for the stool softeners as well!  i already mix a dose of miralax with my protein shake every day of my life so i'll definately have to have even more help to keep things moving!  i can't wait to hear how things go for you!!!  did your PS tell you to stop taking your multivitamin a week before your surgery?  just wondering about the vitamin E (bleeding).....

i'm beginning to get excited!  after my pre-op next tuesday i'll just be beside myself!!

Well went and got my colace today!!! I have made a list called "meds and stuff" for my daughter and I have made sure to write... Stool Softener 2 pills am 2 pills pm... We will see if that is enough! lol  Also on the list (in capital letters) PAIN MEDS AROUND THE CLOCK...WAKE ME IF I"M SLEEPIN
Called the hospital...have to be there at 11:15...OR scheduled for 1:15...I'm thinking 2-2:30 ...you know they always run late, and especially since I am so much later in the day! YIKES!!!  I don't know what I'm gonna do without my coffee - cafiene tomorrow morning! 

I will be sure to keep ya posted!!!!

Thanks for everything!!!!!

Jane