Old Style Solutions for Constipation

sparrer

Prunes and a high fibre diet works for me
Fresh fruit and veg
Liquorice
At least 2 litres of water a day if you can
Someone mentioned eggs but I've always been taught they're good for diarrhea as they're 'binding'. What works for one doesn't always work for another

Tiglath

When I had my hysterectomy, I was advised to take 4 teaspoons of Milk of Magnesia - it worked, gently and dramafree.

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Hi MOLLY nice to see you posting and hope you're not too uncomfortable and beginning to recover from the op. I find tinned sweetcorn doesn't digest at all and helps no end if we have a constipation problem, you have to eat quite a large portion but it should help, Lyn xxx.

Tigsteroonie

Large amounts of pineapple juice always get me moving!

psso

Lemon juice in some water might help,or some lentil soup.

D&DD

Molly I'll send my husband round to cook that'll sort you Good to see you posting again.They use senna after ops where my boy goes but it can have rather err explosive effects..best wishes for a continued speedy recovery XX

v8monkeyboy

Pumpkin puree should also work - you can buy it in tins rather than having to faff making it from scratch if you've just had an op

trolleyrun

Prunes and lentils, not necessarily together. Split peas have that effect on me as well... If in doubt, Movicol from the chemist is excellent. I had that after colon surgery. Very effective. Lots of water as well. Hope you find something that works for you and hope you feel better soon

dandy-candy

Very ripe pears work for me, also Califig syrup. Neither give me bad gripes, but avoid ortisan cubes like the plague!

Gingernutty

Dried apple rings and plenty of water. Chew well.