- Managing constipation after surgery
- No BM for up to 5 days is common.
- You can start Miralax powder the day after surgery if you are prone to constipation.
- If no results within 5 days, add Milk of Magnesia.
- 2 Tablespoons twice a day (Continue Miralax)
- If still no results within 48 hours, try 2 Dulcolax suppositories.
- Managing bloating & gas
- Anesthesia and narcotics slow your gut down!
- Walking helps!
- Watch for food triggers.
- OTC Mylicon or Gas-X can help.