Conspation TMI

I am almost 3 weeks post op and I'm still having trouble going #2. I have been taking benifiber but it doesn't seem to be helping and I am miserable.

Talk to your surgeon about adding Miralax to your morning beverage of choice. I have a capful in my morning coffee every day, and helps me tremendously. If you've never used it before, it's a powder like Benefiber, but needs more stirring in. 

I agree. I still use Miralax, or one of the many generics, every day. Constipation is the one bad side effect I have from my surgery. My Dr. recommended Miralax from the beginning and has always told me a daily dose will not hurt.

I just started using Miralax and Ducolax (sp?) in the last week or so. What a big difference they make.  Definitely talk to your doctor. You'll feel so much better. 

A lot of doctors will tell you not to take fiber if you are already constated. It can actually make it much worse. Get cleaned out first, then take fiber religiously to keep things flowing.

Constipation is the number one side effect of WLS, by far.

I take both Miralax and Magnesium Citrate and that has helped me a lot.

Miralax, 4 colace and 750mg mag oxide for almost 4 years. All are safe to take daily.  Do not take stimulant laxatives long term, because it can cause damage to your bowel causing you to become dependent on them.  

I found that ducolax was what helps me when I really need it.