Help - What can I take for constipation

[Ginnywinny]

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]

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!

 

[Ginnywinny]

Thank you Dave

 

[Big Dave D]

Thank you Dave

You're welcome. Didn't your hospital discharge you with laxatives?

 

[brummyclaire]

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]

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

 

[Paula Garner]

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.

 

[Big Dave D]

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.

Good to know Paula, thanks!

 

[Ginnywinny]

Thank you everyone for your advice, I tried lactose but no joy so I will try Dulcolax Paula. Thanks

 

[Ginnywinny]

No Dave, I was just told to drink lots water

 

[Paula Garner]

Thank you everyone for your advice, I tried lactose but no joy so I will try Dulcolax Paula. Thanks

Your welcome. Always happy to help if I can

 

[VerdePurdy]

Can we take Dulcolax in tablet form? Under the tongue?

 

[Muizenberg]

Have you tried Milk of Magnesia ? Works really fast.

 

[marcusbm]

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]

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.

 

[VerdePurdy]

Lactulose works.......

 

[Big Dave D]

Lactulose works.......

Yes, yes it does.

 

[plynch]

A dietician told me that Kiwi is good natural way to help with constipation

 

[marcusbm]

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]

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