Question:
What can we take for constipation?? I am 3 1/2 weeks post op

   — Momoftrips (posted on May 25, 2009)

May 25, 2009
My physician's assistant recommended Phillips Milk of Magnesia. I found it in a cherry flavor, so it wasn't so horrible tasting. She also is having me take stool softeners (like Colace or it's store-brand) twice a day to keep the stools soft and moving along.
   — Erica Alikchihoo

May 25, 2009
MY DR. SAYS I COULD USE MIRALAX, PHILLIPS M.O.M, OR DOLCALX SUPPOSITORIES.
   — latreshar

May 25, 2009
I'm a big fan of Miralax, and have been for two years. Just remember to drink it with plenty of water/juice/crystal light. And a word of advice, don't sip on it all day. Drink it relatively fast. The body needs a big bunch of liquid all at once to be able to flush the intestines and colon.
   — dadebrito

May 26, 2009
My doctor recommended all of above. Just don't use a laxative. It might prove to be too rough on you after surgery.
   — Muggs