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Constipation! (Pain meds make it worse)

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Sep 24 11:31am | Replies (67)
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@kilh

@johnbishop Since my Robotic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy, I have to keep things moving to be sure my intestines are not blocked and moving. No straining to give the mesh time to attach securely. This could take 2-3 months. If things slow down I have been drinking Miralax (3Tbsps) in the afternoon. So far everything is moving but as a single ball. I need to start taking fiber. What do you take and how much at a time? This was suggested at my post-op surgery appt. I have no idea of a brand, how much, and how often. Any comments would be appreciated. KLH

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jun 19, 2023

Hi @kilh, I've been using Heather's Tummy Fiber which is said to work for IBS constipation or diarrhea - Here's a link to their website that has a video explaining how it works - https://www.heatherstummycare.com/p/suplmts_acacia-can/tummy-fiber-acacia-senegal-can/.
I haven't found my normal dose yet but it does seem to help. The easiest way to use it is mix it with a moist food but you can mix it with room temp water but you have to follow their directions to help it dissolve better.

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