Preventing Constipation

• Decreased activity and the use of pain medications following surgery may lead to constipation

• Drink lots of liquids and eat foods high in fiber

• If you become constipated, you can take over-the-counter stool softeners such as Colace or laxatives such as Ducolax, MiraLax, and Metamucil.

• If having persistent constipation issues that have not resolved with over-the-counter treatments, you can try the following recipe:

  • ½ cup orange juice

  • ½ cup prune juice (heat combined juices in microwave to room temperature)

  • 2 Tablespoons Milk of Magnesia

  • 2 Tablespoons Magnesium Citrate

  • Wait 1 hour, if it does not work, take again

  • DO NOT LEAVE THE HOUSE FOR AT LEAST 1 DAY

• If any questions or if you experience abdominal fullness/discomfort please call the office