Hey G
I take sorbitol twice daily (15ml morn and night)
also some help with metamucil morning and night.
PLEASE note, I rely mostly on diet, lots of water, fruit vegies, less red meats, no nuts, less dairy etc.. I believe it is very important to use natural ingredients to do the job.. BUT in our case, immediately after surgery we do need a softener to allow our butts to heal, sometimes diet is just not enough!
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol - its better than the senna based laxatives as it does not let the bowel get lazy or addicted... But i have read reports that say that Sorbitol can cause unwanted side effects in people suffering with IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome).
Im under the line of thinking that I hope this only to be a short period which i use this for - i will ween myself off hopefully soon. Not only is it annoying to have to take all this stuff.. i personally dont like putting anything processed into my body.. I have always tried my best to keep my body as nature intended - Natural! anyhoo.. rambling now.. just in my opinion id use colace or sorbitol just to get you through the post op period.. you dont want to re-tear.. then ween yourself off slowly and gradually and rely soley on good diet.
goodluck
Cheryl