I am having potty problems...was sleeved 8/7

Magirk-Magee
on 8/25/12 7:46 pm

I have not pooped in over a week. I am getting almost 64 oz and about 65 protein. I took a colace the last 2 days and nothing. I am still on mushy/ pureed foods. I have really been sticking to Greek yougart, Wendy's chilli, ricotta bake.

I do not even have the urge to go. Help.......

moonglo82
on 8/25/12 7:52 pm

VSG on 03/29/12

Constipation is a big problem for a lot of us... everyone seems to have their own formula that works for them. For me, it's a dose of miralax 2-3 times a week.

Highest weight: 277 Starting Weight: 250 Surgery Weight: 241 Current Weight: 130

Goal Reached in 10.5 months :)

(deactivated member)
on 8/25/12 8:03 pm

VSG on 12/07/11

MIRALAX !!!!!

nuf said?

gabriellaz
on 8/25/12 8:35 pm - CA

VSG on 07/02/12

I agree 100% .Colace one in the morning and one at night and Miralax mid day. I went thru hell for about a week and when I took this combination... Ahh... Relief. It happened to me during the mushy phase too. Good luck

TennisGirl
on 8/25/12 8:37 pm - OH

Milk of mag - hate the taste, but it works every time....

HEATHER H.
on 8/25/12 9:26 pm - SC

VSG on 08/07/12

Miralax is good for maintenance but if it's been that long since you've gone, you probably need something more. I would also recommend Milk of Mag. I am a nurse and gave it to LOTS of post-op patients (cherry flavor is better, mint horrible). I was sleeved same day as you and have taken MOM a few times, fixed me right up. I have also started the Miralax in hopes of keeping things moving. Good luck.

Highest Weight: 270 Pre-Op Weight 267 Day of Surgery: 254.5 Current: 154 Month 1: -20lbs , Month 2 -16lbs, Month 3 -15lbs Month 4 - 10lbs, Month 5 - 11lbs; month 6 - 9lbs; month 7 - 6lbs; month 8 - 4lbs; month 9 - 5lbs; month 10 - 1lb

bugirll
on 8/25/12 11:57 pm - MD

DS on 03/19/12

^^^Yes! Miralax and colace are good to keep things going but at this point you need a jump start. MOM, dulcolax etc...in addition to the miralax and/or colace to start is what I would do then maintanance with the miralax and or colace...bariatric nurse here...

DS with Toon Sonneville 3/19/12

TSinNC
on 8/25/12 9:37 pm

VSG on 08/16/12

I put Miralax in my morning protein shake and have been moving smoothly.

Tina

Follow my journey at www.TinaRebooted.com Blog, Recipes, Product Reviews, and more!

Kelly-AnneH
on 8/25/12 11:22 pm - Edmonton, Canada

VSG on 06/26/12

When I hit the constipation wall it took a full dose of Miralax per day for a couple of days to get satisfaction.

Now 1/2 dose of Miralax in my morning coffee and 2 stool softener capsules at night keep things moving. I'm still not a daily girl the way I used to be, but at least it isn't painful.

Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180

Magirk-Magee
on 8/26/12 3:49 am

thank you all! Just a question on the MOM.....how soon does it work as I am worried because j start back to work tomorrow. Its the first day of school.

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