I haven't gone #2 in almost 2 weeks... (TMI warning)

My fiance kinda had the same problem. Except he would take laxatives and nothing. Try a generic stool softener it did the trick.

Ok, I am a geriatric nurse, and when one of our little folks gets bound up, we give them a bomb. A bomb is 1 ounce each sorbitol, mineral oil, and milk of magnesia. Since it has been so long though you may need a double dose, and/or be dug out. Now I know that neither option sounds fun, but you need to do something NOW, you can DIE from being backed up.

And yes, I would track the calories, because you are still absorbing them.

Mineral Oil works or maybe get an enema, I know it sounds gross but it will help you if regular laxatives arent working. Sorry your hospital can't help you out. But I really would try the enema and keep taking a tablespoon of mineral oil a day, it does keep things moving. My oldest had a problem going...hard stools, and her doctor recommended the oil, it worked very well, and she has no problems now. Good luck to you and keep us posted so we know your doing OK.

been there done that...what works for me is fiber one cereal and fiber one bars. if i keep that in my diet it gets me regular. it will take a couple days to get you goin but when it does you will be going

My mom gets this way. Stool softeners and plenty of water do the trick for her. I'm not very regular, but I've found that if I drink something within an hour of waking up, I'll normally have to stop my drink to go hit the potty. Tea seems to work the fastest for me, but even my protein shake does it.

The next time you get paid, I'd get a thing of powdered fiber and have a glass every morning. I know that life gets in the way of doing things perfectly, so I'm not going to tell you to get more fresh fruits and veggies. I'm sure you would already be doing that if it were an option. But see if you can find a way to spare the $4 or so for a thing of generic Metamucil. Even if it tastes like butt, just plug your nose and chug it.

Also, this might sound crazy, but maybe see if you can find a way to meditate or relax for like half an hour every day. I can't go #2 on days that I work. Like, I'll feel a poo in there, but I can't get it out because I'm so tense from work. I'll WANT to poo, I'll sit on the pot, but nothing happens. My body is just too wound up. But on my next day off, it'll all come out because I'm calm and relaxed. I know that with a job and a little one, it's hard to find the time. It's worth a shot though.

You need to get a bowel prep from a pharmacy and go to a doctor as you can die of a bowel obstruction...worry about the money later, can you go to a hospital?

I could, but both of the area hospitals, the doctor will see you and just tell you to go see you're doctor in the morning. Unless you're bleeding or something's broken, its just a waste of $400.

You're right about the ER just sending you away and telling you to go to your "own" doctor in the am. The only thing I know that they might do if they feel the need and believe you are actually impacted, is to "clear" you out manually, which I assume isn't much fun. I have had and continue to have issues such as yours and I have found prune juice (as much per day as you can tolerate) helps. It DOES take a bit, it isn't magic, but if you drink as much as you can, as many times as you can per day, eventurally something should happen. Have you tried an enema at all?

personally.. if the ER isn't an option.. i would first head to or call the nearest pharmacy, and speak with the pharmacist.. they deal with lots of everyday situations and usually have more of a sympathetic heart and better understanding of being on a super tight budget.. (since they are face to face with the public and dealing directly with payments and insurance). having been a single mom for years, this was always my first stop.. you can even call them.. be honest and tell them that you burp/vomited.. maybe ask if the "bomb" that the previous person suggested would be ok.. this is pretty serious, i wouldn't do anything without a medical professional's advice.. **keeping you in my prayers!!

oooh. Try prune juice, apples, coffee and lots of water. Going to the doctor would be the logical next step, BUT (no pun) he is more than likely going to prescribe an ENEMA for you. If you've never had one of those, its a very unpleasant experience! Once you do get cleaned up, include high fiber foods and a good pro-biotic in your diet. Probiotics have good bacteria to help move your colon waste.

Good luck on that.

Thanks everybody for your concern, the bomb worked. I lost 4 lbs this morning, and can't seem to drink enough water now. Thanks again.

Reading through this, I figured your 6 pound weight gain was just from everything built up in your system. Over the next few days, you'll probably lose the rest.

Please make sure you're drinking lots of water every day and getting more fiber into your diet on a regular basis. Beyond fruits and vegetables, you can also try flax meal, which is also high in Omega-3s as well as fiber. Also those probiotic yogurts or drinks or pills. They are supposed to keep your digestive system humming.

Good luck!

Bananas and oatmeal are binding so do not eat them. Prunes and Kalamata figs (3-5 of either right before bed) help so I would get some and take them regularly now that things are moving again. Do NOT take the pills or meds as your body can build up an intolerance to them....

so happy to hear the bomb worked for you!! had to come back and check on you!!!
yes, rest.. you must be exhausted!

Bomb works everytime! Add miralax to your nighttime ritual, at least every other night. It's gentle. And don't forget about oil in the toilet. Glad I could help!!!

I'm sorry but I did not read all the other responses because I am seriously worried about you and all I will say is this you likely have a blockage and if you do not seek medical help you could die. Your health is number one important and it has been too long with out movement. Hope things work out for you.

Thats good it worked, yep just drink lots of water to flush your system and add some soluble fibre to diet such as metamucil or benefibre. In NZ we have lots of kiwifruit and they are a great bowel stimulant for breakfast in morning with glass of hot water and lemon juice. Keep tabs on your bowel function, like if you have bleeding or distention or changes in stool write it in a diary. I have a bowel disease that nearly killed me so I think bowel health so easily ignored, but an integral part of our wellbeing!

Hey! I'm a dietetic professional, and for constipation we go with the "Three F's": fiber, fluid, fitness

1. Up your fiber. Whole grains, fruits, vegetables
2. Drink plenty of water, at least a mL for every calorie you consume
3. Move around, go for a daily walk, etc. Activity encourages gravity to do it's job on the gut