All bound up

[Mona]

I know this is not a pleasant subject but need suggestions. I recently after not taking them for years, have gone back on bariatric vitamins. I am 71 and have never had issues before but now after 3rd day on vitamins which are liquid baru force and calcium citrate petites I am unable to have a bowel movement. It hasnt been to long because I had a movement 2 days ago but it was not easy and yesterday was terrible trying to go. Like I said not pleasant but any suggestions?

 

[Kcuster83]

Hello, I hear Miralax works well. I haven't used it personally but I was told to take it everyday after surgery for at least 2 weeks and go from there.
I know a few people who swear by it.

 

[3momchaos]

I use miralax mixed in with coffee when I am really in need to have a BM. Other than that just miralax on its own.

 

[Kcuster83]

I use miralax mixed in with coffee when I am really in need to have a BM. Other than that just miralax on its own.

I hear a lot of people in just daily life saying coffee makes them go. I am not a huge coffee drinker so I never noticed. I can't have coffee now because of the caffeine but maybe it is worth a shot in the future and see what it does.

 

[3momchaos]

I’m so regular at this point that about halfway through my cup of coffee I’m ready to go LOL

 

[rjbj]

This song takes on a whole new meaning.
LOL

 

[TraceyT]

For most people coffee is a natural laxative. I’m not a fan of coffee. If I have any issues and need to take something - I keep senokot natural vegetable laxative. I rarely need anything. But senokot works well for me.

 

[Bill sperry]

This song takes on a whole new meaning.
LOL

Great song

 

[KarenWV]

I always recommend Benefiber for this. I take about 3 spoonfuls with Gatorade Zero every evening. The plant fiber is a lot less harsh than psyllium fiber esp for gastric bypass patients. I also have a bariatric center prescription for generic colace stool softener 1-2X daily. Daily moving experience lol!