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Can i take a spoon full of mom if i had my appendix removed last saturday i haven't went to restroom i am taking colace (docusate sodium) but its not helping yet?
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Yes: Its ok to use milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide). Also, be sure to drink plenty of liquids to avoid dehydration. If you're continuing to have trouble, call your surgeon's office for more advice. You'll be ok, sometimes it just takes time. Hope this helps!
Answered 4/14/2015
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