Home, sleeved and oh so constipated!

 My pain level is very tolerable, except my bowels.  UGH!   I had to travel to another town for the surgery , even going a couple of days ahead of time to do all of my preop appointments.  I have never done well traveling and staying "regular", and this trip was no different.  So, I went in to surgery constipated.  I would say my last bm was Saturday.  Any suggestions? I think that I would feel so much better, if I could take care of business.  

I had one doese of MOM in the hospital, and took some Miralax last night.  Please help me out if you have any tips!

Hey there, I thought I found somewhere in the paperwork a reference to taking Colace. Please let me know if you need me to bring some by--I haven't had a shower yet but I'm off work today and if I put my hair in pony tail and brush my teeth I'm good to go!
Tip: as much water as you can stand!

 You are very sweet!  Acosta said I can get any OTC stuff I want, just need something that works! Ha ha 
Frezza had me drink that stuff the night before to clear the bowels, should have done that again.  

 ok congrats sleeve sister but im telling u once u start to get in ur fluids trust me ur gona wish u were constipated im telling u its no joke its liquid in and liquid out 

 Lol, I can see your point, but that's better than the current pain I am in.  

Hey Melly! Glad you are home!! I know water water water is best, speaking from an o.r. nurse that I am What about trying a fleets enema and see if something gets started. I know it sounds awful but it may be worth a try. Good luck Feel better ssssoooonnn! I had to have colace after back surgery and it gave me terrible abdominal cramping, even tho its just a softener. You need something with a stimulant in it as well.

 Thanks, Tracy!  I will keep sipping my water.....praying it helps.  Fleets, I think, is my next step! Ha ha

You're welcome Really hope this passes for you soon!!

Yeah, constipation is my major issue.

and while swallowing pills may suck for a while, this is what I do:

1-2 500mg Magnesium Oxide tabs a day (1 at lunch, 1 at bed)
1 probiotic (I use Primal Defense Ultra)
2-4 colace at bed.

This is the only way I poop every day.

But for now, try adding Miralax to your protein shakes or water. and if things are dire, you may need to resort to an enema. I know...sucky, but just saying.

Hang in there!

Thanks, Michelle.  I might have to go there....*sigh*  its all worth it!