TMI- opti veterans...

So I am on day 9 and have had almost no bowel movements. I need to go but not able to . Am I able to take pill form ex lax  (only thing that works for me) benefibre and metemucil do nothing.
I was hoping for the fast run to the toilet like some other but I got nothing!!!

Hi when i was at your stage on the optifast i took something for the constipation.i took senikot.i would call your clinic and ask to make sure you can take something .have you tried a berium enima.good luck with your weight loss journey.i am sending  you hugs and positive vibes.i hope you go soon.i hope i have helped.cant wait to have you on the best all the best.
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PAULA(paula-37)

I was constipated right after surgery and I was allowed to use a Correctaol suppository and it worked great and fast. I would think that an ex lax pill if that is what works for you would be a better alternative to having you continue being constipated.  You continue to take other medications almost up to the day of your surgery. 

Good luck and I wish you well on your journey.

take what you need to, to get things moving.

 At HRRH They suggested using Benifiber chewables.  They've really helped me a lot  and don't taste horrible.

and here i thought optifast would make me "run" to the bathroom all day long?? sure proves we're all different!!!! 

Its often opti-trots at the start followed by Opti-cork as you get closer to surgery.

I found the stuff incredibly constipating the entire time.

My clinic told me to use a stool softener (ducosate sodium) and, when that didn't work, good old yucky Milk of Magnesia (which worked).  Good luck!

Yes, Milk og Magnesia, but OMG does it taste terrible!!!