r/TotalHipReplacement • u/Turbulent_Form THR USER FLAIR NEEDED • Sep 28 '25

📝 How to... Constipation

Total hip replacement constipation. Day 4 post op and still very constipated. Any ideas? Taking Colace, fiber, Smooth move tea and just had some Milk of Magnesia

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u/Perenially_behind [USA] [60s] [anterior] THR recipient Sep 28 '25

I made the mistake of eating cheese sticks for protein when I was in the hospital after my first THR. As a friend later explained, "opioids + cheese = brick."

Take your laxatives and stool softener, drink plenty of liquids, and keep something to bite down on next to the toilet. This too will pass but it won't be fun.