Help..can I take this?

I am 11 days post-op, and constipated. I was wondering if any of you have had a problem with this. Is it okay to take Milk of Magnesia? I feel like I have a brick in my stomach. I had my surgery at the VA, and my doctor is only there at the hospital at certain times, so I can't just call him up and get an answer right away. So, what should I do? Thanks, Tammy

That's what they gave me in the hospital MOM and a ducolax suppository. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.

Thanks so much, Ronna. You're a life saver. I'm very grateful to the VA for doing my surgery, but it is hard to just call and get an answer to a question because it's impossible to get in touch with the doctor without setting up an appointment that could be several weeks away. So, that makes me even more grateful to all of you on here. ((((HUGS)))) Tammy

MOM was my saving grace when I felt that way, they also recommended a suppository if I needed it which I did not. It got me moving in about 6 hours.

Hi Tammy, I was constipated for a few days after my surgery. I think the codein i was taking caused it. I used a glycerine suppository, and within an hour I had a bm. What a relief that was!!! Now my problem seems to be the opposite. Good luck, and let us know how everything comes out! Rosa

That happened to my mother and still does occassionally. She has supositories for it, not sure what brand or anything. Could you maybe try your PCP for help in that area. If you have a good one that understands enought about WLS. Good luck, I'm sure that's not a comfortable feeling. Roni

Thanks everybody! I feel much better. I went and got the MOM, but right after I got it, I had to go (TMI, I know). Thanks so much for the suggestions. I guess these things are just gonna be "off" for a while until we start eating regular meals. Well, at least I have some MOM for emergencies. lol Thanks again for the suggestions. Tammy