Miralax

I just bought some of this stuff, someone suggested it to me.

What do you mix it with?  I'm scared to mix with water, in case it's disgusting.  It's not cheap either, lol

Any suggestions appreciated :)

It doesn't taste and if there is a taste I can't taste it. Put it in come Crystal light.
The stuff works wonders....and NO CRAMPING!!

HUGS
JOY

AWESOME!!

Thank you Joy!!!

I don't even go 1x a week and it's been like this for years, I'm so tired.  I just want to poop!  lol

You're right Joy, NO taste! 

Let's hope it works, lol!!

Thanks again!

Yes, it's VERY expensive.
Try the Costco stool softeners, same as Ducolax only much cheaper... hint: use three.

I was using ducolax and they got stuck last time and I puked them up, not fun.  They worked pre-surgery just fine, but I don't notice a change post-surgery, like they're not getting absorbed or something.

I'll see how this stuff works out and see...

Thanks Hon!

It works, but for me ONLY if I take it EVERY day without fail! If I skip a day, I don't go that day!
I put mine in my coffee every day, I figure the hot liquid just makes it work better!!
Yup, it is expensive, but worth it! They sell it at Costco cheapest, and also there are often $2 off coupons for it in the Sunday coupons (not for Costco)!!
Good luck with it honey!! I take this daily and 1 generic Colace daily! 
Having  issues SUX!!!!!           bigg huggs, Becky

good grief. You are scared to waste one capful??? To think of all the protein and vitamin supplements I have given away. hundreds of dollars, I can assure you.

Miralax has no flavor, but it will give the water a thicker consistancy, which is wierd. I think Crystal Light or sweetened tea would be better, although I don't mind thick water. LOL

I take DSS, or a stool softener, twice a day, per my PCP's orders. His wife had WLS years ago, and many of his patients have had GB.

I am chronically constipated (my whole 51 year life) and I was laxative dependant when I was in my 20s.

I had my 6 month appt Tuesday, and after I told her the above, my nut suggested I try FOS, or fructooligosacharides, which is a "prebiotic" that feeds the "good bacteria" that ends up promoting colon health. "Inulin" is another name for it.  I have ordered it bulk from my health food store and will try that.

Turtle Girl, I know Miralax is exepensive but if you can get you PCP to prescribe it for you your insurance will pay for it. It is called Glyclox (I think) But like Bikki said everyday is the way!!

My pain meds cause terrible constpation, never used to be a problem but I have been using M.O.M when I really have to do something and so it NOW. I am sure you know what I mean. It has gotten so much wosre since WLS...NO fiber. So I started drinking ALL BRAN FIBER WATER and put Fiber Sure in my protein shakes.
You might want to try those. I used metamucil but now I can't drink it fast enough before it turns to gel yuck!

HUGS
JOY

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.  I just took my 2nd dose and no action yet, lets hope today is the day, lol

I'm going to Disneyland tomorrow and DONT want to feel like this, grrrr!  :)

I'll have to check out Costco, thanks Becky!!