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Help! Constipation

  1. Bluebutterfly
    Bluebutterfly
    I'm on my preop diet.
    Have been doing great.no cheating
    Just Premier Protein and water ( much more than 64 oz daily)
    Surgery is Friday
    I have been taking Miralax twice daily and Colace 200-400 mg daily
    I am sooo constipated!!!!
    Is it the protein ???
    Any suggestions would be great
    Thanks
  2. Stacy'sSleevedLife
    Stacy'sSleevedLife
    Yes it is the protein, if it has been more than a couple days maybe you should look at getting a fleets enema. I know that it is not the most exciting thing to do but when you have gone several days with out going you can get impacted so it is important to get cleaned out before you need to see your doctor. Another thing you could try is getting the liquid magnesium citrate, this is what is suggested by many doctors to clean your colon out for a colonoscopy. Your protein intake maybe more than your fluid intake so you might look at getting more water or juice in if allowed on your pre-op diet.

    Good luck

    Stacy
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