Conspation TMI

Auntb15
on 7/21/15 5:42 am

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.

The Salty Hag
on 7/21/15 5:47 am

RNY on 05/20/13

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.

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Tom Petty

Deedles
on 7/21/15 6:09 am - Highlands, TX

RNY on 09/15/09

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.

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Includes 61lbs lost before surgery

killinmesmalls77
on 7/21/15 6:36 am - MN

RNY on 05/07/15

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.

HW: 276 SW: 254.1 GW: 125 CW: 154.5

Grim_Traveller
on 7/21/15 7:00 am

RNY on 08/21/12

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.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

teach2
on 7/21/15 5:06 am, edited 7/21/15 5:08 am

RNY on 12/23/14

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

RNY on December 23, 2014 with Dr. Michael Greene

Start Weight- 225 Surgery Weight- 218 2 wk- 208 6 wk- 198 10 wk- 181 14wk-179 18 wk-172 21 wk- 168 25 wk- 162. 29 wk- 158. Mo 8 - 155

Mo 9- 150 Mo 10-148. Mo 12-145 CW 140

ShebasMom
on 7/21/15 1:38 pm

Revision on 07/05/16

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.