stool softener - forever?
they do not bloat ******e up now like they would pre- op. 
I certainly cannot comment on 'forever' but I do take Miralax nightly and have no plans to stop in the near future. :)
HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!
A month after surgery, I had to stop taking stool softener because it gave me diarrhea. Then 3 months after surgery I was constipated, so I started taking it again. Now, at 9 months, I just try to get in ~20 g of fiber (lightly salted edamame is an awesome snack!) and that takes care of the problem for me--no pills. Oh, and I drink all my water, too. So I have had mixed experiences with "going." When you are further out, you can experiment with your diet a little more.
