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Help - What can I take for constipation

Ginnywinny

New Member
I'm day 3 post op and my stomach has bloated so much tonight, I'm super uncomfortable and am wondering what I can take to relieve consipation. Its been 6 days eeeck
 

Big Dave D

New Member
Lactulose is gentle and will have the desired results.

Don't take Fybogel - it expands in your stomach. Increase your fluid intake too - that's a huge help.

Good luck!
 

brummyclaire

New Member
Definitely agree with lactoluse it was a god send for me, I struggled to get fluids down as I felt so bloated. I hope you feel better soon :)
 

ladyluck14k

Member
I was told to take liquid senakot as I wasa dvised against taking anything too sweet, seemed to help.
 

Paula Garner

Well-Known Member
Dulcolax will be better than lactulose. That's what I was advised to take fir constipation. Lactulose only softens your stool, it doesn't help you pass it.
 

Muizenberg

New Member
Have you tried Milk of Magnesia ? Works really fast.
 

marcusbm

Well-Known Member
I'm a few days short of the pre-op diet. I'm also looking for something to take in the pre-op period due to the side effect of opiod painkillers when combined with a the 3x SlimFast diet.
 

Big Dave D

New Member
Lactulose is definitely a laxative, as opposed to a stool softener. However, it works differently to Dulcolax. If you want overnight relief, go with Dulcolax. If you'd prefer a gentler bowel movement, Lactulose over 5-7 days will do the trick.
It's not an overnight bang-for-your-buck kinda medicine - it's gentle and takes it's time to work.
 

marcusbm

Well-Known Member
A dietician told me that Kiwi is good natural way to help with constipation

Most soft fruits have a laxative effect. Also it's a healthy and tasty alternative to a meal
 

princess4d4

Active Member
im almost 10 weeks post op opened bowels 3 times im on lactulose 30 mls a day and nothing im seeing gp they think its a blockage so anyone find out a cure let me know
 
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