Embarassing TMI question

[zns]

Sorry for the TMIness.

I was constipated the day I went in for surgery (tuesday) and was eventually given an enema on thursday, I passed some but not much. I still havent been again since, Ive taken 2 doses of lactulose and still nothing. Should I be worried yet?

 

[ditzeeblonde]

If it helps I'm only going every 4-5 days at the mo & not much! We're not taking much in so its going to take longer to come out... iykwim. xx

 

[zns]

Yeah I was expecting less than usual but havent been properly since last week

 

[ditzeeblonde]

Does it feel uncomfortabel? x

 

[zns]

It is a bit yeah. Will see what happens today and maybe see the GP tomorrow x

 

[salski]

Movicol is perfect for us bypassers, as is glyceryin suppositories for an impacted bowel. And the best I find...lots of fluids and hot coffee in the morning? Good luck x

 

[Bev]

It's still early days and good advice on here... let us know if you are ok and still talk it over with your doc... sending love and hugs... xxx

 

[zns]

Thank you. I cant take movicol makes me sick! The hospital gave me lactulose which I have taken. I dont drink coffee but will try a cup of tea!

 

[salski]

Yeah I think its the heat - ie. the hotter you can handle it in the morning it doesnt half work! Not every time, but that teamed with the plenty of liquids and lactulose maybe will work? x

 

[wombat]

I know that the only thing what makes me regular is a hot drink in the morning ( I have herbal). The first thing, still in bed I have a cup of herbal tea - 15 minutes later "hello white friend"

I think drinking a hot prune juice would help too.

Also, try boiling prunes and then liquidise all of it. And have a spoonfull in the morning with your hot drink!

 

[zns]

I shall do my best with a hot drink in the morning then hehe x

 

[zns]

I still havent been and its been 5 days since the enema they did, should I phone them now for advice?

 

[ditzeeblonde]

Yes, it can't hurt & may put yr mind at rest & hopefully yr body too. xxx

 

[zns]

Cool thank you, sorry just couldnt decide if I was over reacting or not!x

 

[ditzeeblonde]

No harm in asking especially as yr worried. xxx

 

[zns]

Grr have tried 3 numbers no answer on any so have left a message

 

[zns]

Spoken to someone now, theyve suggested glycerin suppositories and if nothing by wednesday to call back. And colpermin for the wind x

 

[ditzeeblonde]

Glad you got to speak to someone.. hope you get some movement. x

 

[zns]

Thank you x

 

[salski]

I live for the glyceryin - they are cracking when you need to go. Sometimes you need a couple! x