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Pooch2
on 4/11/12 4:33 pm

I Don't know anything about the gas but my Dr. was clear that Miralax was his choice for constipation issue and I can say it gave me great relief... and it never caused me any gas, just soft stools, with an over the counter, white powder that has no taste....mixed with water. I really hope you get it figured out...I can tell how discouraging it is for you.... If you haven't tried it yet for the constipation, I would.... BTW, it is not one that causes your bowels to depend upon it to work normally without it.....like some laxatives have a reputation of having.... Feel Better Soon....

HW: 425 SW: 337 CW: 262 GW: 217 (surgeon)

Pre-surgery loss; 88 lbs (mostly in my required 6 month insurance class)

acbbrown
on 4/11/12 11:44 pm - Granada Hills, CA

VSG on 06/10/11

I started the rx bc the stool softeners, mirlax, MoM, ex-lax, fiber supplements, high fiber diet - they didnt work. When the ex lax wasnt working, I knew I was in trouble.

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11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.

HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op

~~~~Alison~~~~~

nana S.
on 4/11/12 10:16 pm - MI

VSG on 11/17/11

did you try SENNA tea, if not try it and see what happen, hope you feel better soon :)

jaded123
on 4/11/12 11:00 pm - MD

VSG on 04/18/11

I can't imagine being in trial with gas/constipation.
(20-year court reporter here)

I second the suggestion for miralax. I take it daily. No cramps, no urgency, just softens things up so you can go daily.

Hope you feel better SOON!

HW: 310 / Lost 15 on pre-op diet / SW: 295 / CW: --- / GW: 170-175

acbbrown
on 4/11/12 11:42 pm - Granada Hills, CA

VSG on 06/10/11

It's just the pain that kills me- almost literally. It's definitely hard to focus to all the blah blah blah blah when you're doubled over!!! (good thing it's a couple more days of voir dire to go - im sure you are jealous!)

www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status

11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.

HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op

~~~~Alison~~~~~

jaded123
on 4/12/12 12:08 am - MD

VSG on 04/18/11

voir dire, ugh.
I just got called for jury duty two weeks ago. spent *all day* in voir dire for a child sex abuse case. was praying NOT to get chosen. I didn't want to hear the case or have those images in my head. thank goodness they didn't get to my number.

HW: 310 / Lost 15 on pre-op diet / SW: 295 / CW: --- / GW: 170-175

GertieMae
on 4/12/12 12:10 am - TX

My 5-year-old daughter has Spina Bifida, so we have lots of potty issues. I have become quite the poop expert! We give her a daily dose of Senna and then do an enema at night. Here is a recipe that we use to do a clean out if she gets really backed up:

6oz mineral oil 1 1/4 cup chocolate pudding
1 1/2 cup ice vanilla ice cream (we use chocolate sometimes)

Mix together and put in the freezer in serving size portions. I use the small glad or plastic round containers and then have several in the freezer ready to go. It's ready to use after it firms up in the freezer. Sometimes takes more than one serving, but will really get things going, so be ready!

Hope this helps and things get moving for you soon!

Ms Shell
on 4/12/12 1:52 am - Hawthorne, CA

VSG on 11/26/07

Ummm I know they went down your throat but maybe it's time for a colonoscopy, enema, and you know that end....

"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface

diane S.
on 4/12/12 2:06 am

VSG on 11/17/09

milk of magnesia worked best for me. but if you are having serious pain you could have an obstruction and i would see the doctor. this much pain is not normal. diane

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theshrinkingmimi
on 4/12/12 2:08 am

VSG on 06/10/11

Wow. That sounds awful...and debillitating. I hope things get better soon.

Pre-liquid diet 392; VSG'd on 6/10/11; 5'9"; SW 368/ GW 195?

Pounds lost: mth1=26.7; mth 2=21.2; mth 3=24.8; mth 4=13.8; mth 5=14.2;
            mth 6=11.8; mth 7=9.2; mth 8&9= 17.2

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