I NEED HELP.... FAST !!!!!!

hop2bthin
on 2/1/11 2:38 pm - Florence, AL

 I haven't had a good BM in about 3 weeks (I know TMI), I have had a few small ones. But my tummy hurts, & I have gas so bad all the time & I feel sick when I eat (most of the time), if anyone knows what I can take that is fast acting (like in the same day) please tell me. Thanks for any help!!!  

  hop2bthin
                                                                                 

Jody ***
on 2/1/11 2:52 pm - Brighton, MI
RNY on 10/21/08 with
Boy - sorry you're going through this!

The only thing I can think to tell you is to take a laxative.  I have a colace/laxative I take.  It did take about 12 hours though to work through my system.  It also softened the stool. 

Others here swear by Miralax and take it daily by mixing in their shakes, etc. 

I really understand where you're at!  I was there after only 4 days of no BM.. I can only imagine what you're feeling like after about 3 weeks. 

You may also want to go to the drug store (CVS, Walgreens, etc) and get the stuff that people take for bowel prep.  There is an OTC one that works well and works fast...



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hop2bthin
on 2/1/11 2:59 pm - Florence, AL
Thanks, I have taken that before but forgot about it. I live a few blocks from Walgreen's I will be there 1st thing in the morning. I'm happy you are better. Thanks again, hopefully I will feel better by tomorrow evening !! 

  hop2bthin
                                                                                 

Jody ***
on 2/1/11 3:07 pm - Brighton, MI
RNY on 10/21/08 with

Just think of how much weight you may lose with it too! 

Good luck!
 

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it.  Took 8 months. 
90+/- pounds lost      
BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? 
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hop2bthin
on 2/1/11 3:20 pm - Florence, AL
That's what I'm thinking also... LOL 

  hop2bthin
                                                                                 

IRAYD8U
on 2/1/11 6:37 pm - MONTICELLO, MN
Get your magnesium Citrate and use that!  If this persists you really need to see a physician.  You don't want to mess around and get yourself into a real bind......pun intended.....LOL
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italianspice
on 2/1/11 9:43 pm - Eastlake, OH
You may need to give yourself an enema to get things going from below where it gets hard and dry. I know tmi, but being a nurse I have seen some patients get into real trouble with constipation.
And please use some milk of magnesia or citrate of magnesium to get things going from up above.
Lots of liquids too.
If you dont go, please call you doctor. 3 weeks is long time without a decent bm.

Let us know how things are going.

Maria

~Maria

SW 230 Preop 205 GW 130 LW 131 CW 135 Ht 5'1"

(deactivated member)
on 2/1/11 11:24 pm
 enemas work !!   if it was me id be so doing that right now ....  

as for long term  .. a fig or two a day  really  does it  for me ...no constipation issues EVER 
seaview
on 2/1/11 11:43 pm
 I would call the doctor.. ... I'm not sure but with RNY you have to be really careful not to get
blockages and all of that.....it can actually be dangerous for you guys....so do call and let them know....SEAVIEW
dawneb
on 2/2/11 12:21 am - Pacific, WA
I agree, enema now and then try to figure out what you can take regularly that will help. Enema should work pretty fast for you and help with the pain. Gotta get things moving!!
        
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