Fiber supplements, teas...

Started benefiber & miralax with dr.'s ok, but didn't help much, still needed milk of magnesia. Any & all suggestions appreciated. Cant wait to incorporate some fresh veggies!

I had lots of trouble with constipation after surgery. It was especially annoying as I have IBS that usually swings the other way (as in, I would go 3-5 times a day). My doctor recommended colace twice a day, and milk of magnesia as needed. He also said to go way beyond 64 oz of fluids, and walk as much as possible. Once I started back to work, I couldn't handle the MoM during the week. It was about a month before I started going regularly on just the colase, and at two months out I am starting to wean myself off of that too.

Thanks Nora!

My surgeons office recommended smooth move herbal tea. I haven't tried it yet as I'm preop but, I had a surgery in 2006 where I got so constipated so I'm very scared to let it happen.

I'm going to try that tea, thanks! This was my 1 of my fears about the surgery, l know my body...

I got very constipated after surgery - I ended up having to do gyclyerine suppositories to sort it. After that I made sure I drank as much fluid as I could and I take Fibre tablets twice a day

Just had another bout - which took 3 days to sort out. I think its just something we need to keep on top of and make sure we get as much water in - and supplement every day as I cant eat enough fibre to keep myself regular at times

Good luck

Thanks! I'm drinking 9-15 cups daily & walking. Unfortunately my body needs the natural fiber, but I'm going to keep on with the benefiber, & miralax, so hopefully won't need MOM & suppositories that often.

Its hard - I have just increased my fibre tablets to 2 each evening as well to try and combat it

I havent had to do suppositories other than just after the operation. Hoping this is the case with you also

Good luck

Are you still taking narcotics? Those can cause constipation.

Otherwise, Miralax every day.

Three things come to mind:

1. Hydration: but you said you're drinking plenty
2. Narcotics: still constipate me by the second dose
3. Fat consumption: I know it's against all we know since childhood, but our body needs fat to "move things along". If you eat too little fat, it's also bad.