Help constipated

 What can I take for constipation?

Milk of Magnesia-worked for me.

 Yep - MoM works and I take Miralax powder every morning in my coffee/protein drink.  Also, Colase for, ah... easier passage helps too.

Good luck!!!

I started with 1/4c. oatmeal everyday it worked for me try it.

Start with a stool softener but make sure you are extra vigilant with getting fluids in because you need a lot of fluid with those.

MIralax is probably a good option too - milk of mag does NOTHING for me (miralax doesnt either but I take a rx version of it and that works)

If you need immediate relief (ie 5+ days with no BM) - you can consider a stimulant laxative or suppository, but those should be used infrequently (and prepare for cramps like you can't believe).

Im a year out and still never resolved that issue ...ugh.

First I would call your MD..depends on what stage you are in. I had to call mine today for same symptoms and he informed me to take Milk of Mag and Benefiber twice a day. However, every MD is different and everyone is different so I would call your MD.

I agree with RNmom because that's just what my doc told me a week ago.

 Miralax, Warm Green Tea, Walking

You may consider adding a regular fiber supplement if its common.  Fubercon is good.  Same ingredient in Miralax, but in pill form.

Be careful of non-fiber based laxatives.  IF you over use them you can untrain your bowels and develop a dependence on them.

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 Omg! Thank you all soooo much Im 4 weeks post op today! Maralax it is. I will pick some up  today! Usually apply juice works but it is not working right now uuuuggghhh!