u/StevenSaguaro

I've been on Wegovy 2.4 for almost 6 weeks. I can only have a bowel movement by inducing it with 10oz of Mag Citrate. I have no pain or symptoms, it's like my bowels aren't even there. I could live this way but I worry my bowels will forget how to function. I worry about impaction, so I do this once a week; the day before shot day I drink a bottle of Mg Citrate and sometime the next day I have a movement, then I take my shot. I wait a full week between because I'm giving my bowels time to learn their job (YOU HAVE ONE JOB BOWELS!!!) but I get nothing.

I asked my Dr if it was safe, she said 'it's not ideal', then suggested I try Colace. I've been taking combinations of Miralax and Colace since day one, and psyllium husk with breakfast. It probably doesn't help that I've been eating low carb, which always constipates me anyway, but it seems like the only way I lose, and I have a lot to lose.

I'm three days late taking my weekly shot, trying to decide whether to take it or not. AI told me that 6 weeks is the length of time it takes for a body to adapt to Wegovy, but honestly I'm not seeing any adaptation here and thinking about throwing in the towel.

Edit: Thanks to everyone for all the great ideas, I'm going to take my shot now and then start working my way through all of your suggestions.

I hate my mother so much. I'm 65m and just discovering this. I feel so guilty all the time, just for existing and wanting a normal life, wanted a normal life. Thank you Mom. Thanks for all the f*cking guilt and shame. She was so angry at me for growing up, she never forgave me. My father was nuts in his own special way. It's all so complicated I don't want to elaborate. I just need to say it out loud, I hate you mom. I hate my siblings too, a proxy hatred. My parents are dead now and I don't know who else to point this rage at. Don't let your parents ruin your life.