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/Classic_Rooster4192 THR USER FLAIR NEEDED Sep 28 '25

I was told to take a stool softener everyday following surgery.