Question:
Constipation help? what can you take after bariatric bypass 4 weeks out?

   — Bigpete (posted on April 21, 2010)

April 21, 2010
Colace works. Senekot worked better for me. You need to keep drinking alot of water too.
   — marwilldoit

April 21, 2010
First and foremost..check with your doctor. Most have a problem with constipation. I tried practically everything. Finally I had to use Dulcolax. For daily maintenance I use Miralax. Dulcolax is not the best, but if I cannot go that is what I resort to. I tried stool softeners, senokot, benefiber and more. Just keep trying what is on your doctor's recommended list until you find something that works.
   — dasie

April 22, 2010
I asked my doctor, and he said Milk of Magnesia was good because it's gentle. You don't want the stimulant types of laxatives, especially if you're going to be using them alot.
   — Greg K.

April 22, 2010
Fluids and Milk of mag, also start taking a senna kot with colace in it every night to keep regular. I am 3 months out and still have trouble with out the senna.
   — jlk2010

April 25, 2010
None of that worked for me and the consitpatio was worse then surgery. I use metamucil clear & natural i put a teaspoon or two in 3oz of water and drink it everyday. This is natural and doesn't cause your body to get depended on the laxatives.
   — mistee.rios