I need to go.....

[mrachan]

I am 4 days po..:and sorry for the personal information but all I really want to do is be able to go have a bowel movement...I hate the feeling of I need to go but I can't... any suggestions anyone???

[sraebaer]

Water, lots of water. And my doctor recommended Mirolax. He also said "less in, less out!" It's common, don't worry.

[DHB]

My nutritionist recommended "Smooth Move" tea. I'm still pre-op but I've stocked up because what you're experiencing is my fear. Good luck!

[jcbarnes74]

My doc had me do mira-lax and then take colace daily but make sure you get your 64 oz of water or it wont help. If it gets real bad like mine did do a glycerin suppository (be prepared for a dumping like syndrome worth it when over i had to do that 12 days post op.

[Christie13]

I suffered from constipation for almost 10 months post op. I am finally regular now. I used to have to take 1/3 of an enema every 3-4 days to help and also took stool softeners daily. I could not tolerate any of the things you drink but I am funny like that.

[Ann2]

This is a common issue for post-op patients the first few months after surgery. Unfortunately, you're not able at this point to eat high-fiber veggies -- the world's best laxative. I used stool softeners, Miralax and (once, I think) a laxative. It'll, ahem, work itself out eventually.

Oh ... and like others said above ... water, water, water.

[Gvn71]

Miralax, Colace, and lots of fluids (water). It was the worst part of my surgery..... Didn't hit me until week 3 and lasted for 3 weeks, was terrible and I was uncomfortable pretty much every day of that 3 weeks.

I ended my agony with the big E.... That's right, wet and wild...... Not a great experience (typical guy), but the relief was instantaneous.

Hope this helps.

[Stacey03]

Prune juice! I just went to my dietitian and asked her exactly about this... she said stool softeners and if all else fails use warm prune juice. I hope its all better soon x