Severe Constipation after small intestine surgery

I’ve had numerous issues with a blocked bowel for years. I had surgery in May to loosen the scar tissue around it, but still have peridiodic issues. The ONLY product that has ever religiously worked for me when I’m constipated is Ex-Lax pills with lots of water. Senecot is a close second, but typically takes a day or so to work. I haven’t found a fiber supplement that works. I eat vegetables and fruits every day. Good luck to you.

I have been suffering with constipation . I can’t seem to do any good . I have been taking stool softeners . Ducosate daily . I will try the x-lax tablets . Thanks for posting . Crystalina ❤️

My last resort is prescription lactulose laxative which was given to me by my oncologist during oral chemo which stopped any bowel movements. It is liquid and doesn’t taste great, but I can guarantee a soft bm.

Olive oil. I take a teaspoon a day. I had a blockage due to adhesions from previous surgeries last December. I was using miralax daily for a couple months and was worried about the long term effects. Research olive oil for this. There have been studies. Since using a teaspoon a day of olive oil I only have needed the miralax maybe 2 times in several months. I also met with the nutritionist at Mayo to help me learn a safe diet and slowly introduce certain foods again. Good luck.

We all appear to have similar challenge.........eg narrow or blocked intestine....Why is it so difficult to obtain treatment with out side effects?....Every product appears to suggest use for only 7 days .....but most of us use continue to try anything that might provide relief!....there must be some thing that can provide soft stool passage that is safe for long term relief.... without causing diarrhea?

thanks for every ones input!

hi....like yourself i am trying everything....some work for a few days only.........stewed prunes are working this week and i am going try the daily olive oil suggestion!

@crystalena colace and dulcolax and senekot are a few others…prunes ? Some meds can constipate us, and not drinking enough water definitely no help…good luck !

@shaleenv olive oil definitely good for me— I don’t take it like a ned, just put it on some food.

@nycmusic
Drinking lots of water due to phlem from emphysema. I am fairly inactive.. so that is a factor - meds too . I am reading on them, and know they can be a cause.
'GERD meds especially Omeprazole.
I cant eat prunes ,( cant have Fructose) or I sure would.
Been eating Bacon. But it makes my phlem worse.
Ducolax same as Ducosate?
Thanks for the input , Crystalina

@crystalena sorry, I don’t know if Ducosate is the same as Dulccolax…probably could google that… water is so important !…while bacon is tasty, it can be hard on the body—saturated fat and usually unwanted chemicals- my GI docs/cancer team forbid bacon and hot dogs, salami, etc…. When I get phlegm, I just drink water or tea with lemon….if one needs frequent laxative help, go as gentle /natural as possible with laxatives ( some are harsh, not good long term)—doc or NP/PA should be able to advise for your situation/dietary needs. Good luck !