There are two Standard Process remedies you can try, Kate, to tide you over till your system gets healthy. I used these.
The remedy is Cholocol. You can look it up on line. It has bovine bile and is a specific for *people who have become dependent on laxtaves*. It is also a good detoxer for the small intestine. This is how I found out about it from a Standard Process consultant -- I later found the "dependent on laxatives" note on line.
It's very mild. Comes in two formulas: one with bentonite, and one without. Just follow the package instructions.
These may help while your liver gets used to producing the bile that will finally allow you to poop. It's not a laxative!
The only problem is you might not want to take a bovine product.