Hi, all!  I'm still chugging along and maintaining my loss (2 years out on the 31st--HURRAY!)  Anyway, I have a different sort of problem that I'm thinking some of you may be able to help me with...I am three days out from a hysterectomy and bladder sling (Dr said everything looks good, so no worries there), BUT I'm so constipated I can't stand it.  I'm taking Colace 3 times/day, but it's not helping.  Can I take Magnesium Citrate WITH Colace?  Does anyone know?

I think what you want is magnesium oxide in capsule form. The capsule magnesium citrate is more for leg cramps...unless you're talking about the bowel prep liquid magnesium citrate.

I hope you get things sorted out. I know that can be miserable.

--g

 LOL!  Yep, that's what I meant!  That's so funny now that I read it!  All these pain meds are making me loopy!  So, yes, magnesium oxide.  Can I take that after having taken colace three times today already?  Will it work quickly?

Sorry, Michelle, I haven't had to use it but I've seen other folks who use both Colace and mag oxide. I don't know what the right combinations are though.

 Well, we'll find out!  I'm tired of this!  LOL!

I do liquid calcium/magnesium and have no issues. Also two heaping tsps of benefiber in the protein drink help a lot.

I too use Benefiber.  It mixes in any liquid.

Every morning I put a capful of Miralax or store brand Miralax (Walmart-Equate) in my click or first protein drink of the day. Mix it up in in your blender bottle and there is no taste at all.
And then you have not only got your protein but you have your laxative for the day.
It really works well!

Emily