IF you had a hardheaded DH who hates

[DDD]

OTC medicine BUT is having "potty" issues....what to heck would you fix for meals to trigger his system?

He thinks salad is "too rough".
He will drink prune juice...yuk...I won't, lol.
He has increased his fluid intake.
He does not want to take a stool softener "again" because the container says "do not take for more than two days". It has been two more days since he took one (and had fairly satisfactory results).

Suggestions anyone? DDD

[klmno]

Spinach lightly sauteed in virgin olive oil as a side dish to baked fish, mexican food from a fast food restaurant, fruit (grapes), stir fry that's very juicy and has lots more vegies than meat over a little rice. Those are the first things to come to mind and are gentler ways that should help, but won't cause a drastic change like a med. If you want to be sneaky, get some orange exlax and sneak it in some orange juice.

[flutterby]

What I remember from raising babies, is anything with 2 p's together (apple), or anything that starts with a P (pears, pineapple, prunes, etc).

Trust me, though. If it gets bad enough, he'll do anything. You can also get Miralax at the store. I know you said he doesn't like OTC stuff, but it's a odorless, tasteless powder that you mix in with a drink - any drink. You can use it everyday. It may not say that on the bottle because they have to have their liability clause (see a doctor, etc), but you can take it everyday. Been told by my doctor. It doesn't cause any cramping - it just gets things going.

[gcvmom]

Mix 1 capful of Miralax powder in his serving of soup or juice (at least one cup). It has no taste, no color, no odor. It only SLIGHTLY changes the texture of beverages, so it would likely be totally unnoticeable in soup or stew or sauce.

I give it to Gfg1 for constipation -- which happens several times a month. He knows he's taking it and has absolutely NO complaints about it. Usually works within 24 hours.

[DDD]

How 'bout PePPeroni and PePPer Pizza? LOL.

I didn't think so. I'll try to talk him into Miralax but if he won't swallow a stool softener pill....I'm not to optimistic! Thanks, guys. DDD

[hearts and roses]

Will he take a calcium-magnesium supplement? Works everytime. Or, if he's open to it, some mineral oil or fish oil or flaxseed oils.

A Dunkachino or any Latte really with lots of foam. Delicious and Quick.

Refried beans smothered with cheese and sauteed veggies and HOT sauce!

[flutterby]

Sorry, I meant fruits with those letters.

[Momslittleangels]

Fiber cereals - Raisin Bran, Kashi, Grape Nuts.....all of these seem to act like Roto Rooter. Also, there are some Fiber One bars that are delicious, but you better not be too far from the pot, because it hits in a couple of hours.

[gcvmom]

You can always remind him of the consequences for fecal impaction... a trip to the hospital so that a cute young nurse can extract it FOR him.

[DDD]

I "know" Heather. Just trying to be silly. DDD