I had read on some of the other questions that several people were having problems with gas pains, unknown pains and constipation even years after the surgery. My replacement surgeon (fired the original one for malpractice & negligence) wants all of his patients on this bowel regimen. I have tried it and it does work, it also helps control the foul smelling gas, he says that it keeps food from being backed up therefore, does not ferment and smell bad. Here it is:

Do this every 3-4 weeks:
1. drink 2 oz. mineral oil twice daily for two days, then
2. Use a Dulcolax suppository twice daily for two days OR take 2 Dulcolax tablets twice daily for two days, then
3. Drink one bottle of magnesium citrate daily for two days. (If you have trouble keeping this down then reduce to 1/2 bottle each day)


This works really well for me and you should check with your gb doc prior to taking it. My gb doc swears by it. I am 5 yrs out and he still has me do it. He says it also keeps from stretching out the bowels and consequently leaving food in there longer for digestion and absorbtion, thus gaining weight. And none of us want that!!!