Oh to the BM

Ok so I thought I would let you all in on a little secret. My doctor was wonderful with making sure this did not cause me any problems. He gave me med's (a drink) to clean my out the day before surgery. He also had me eat organic yogurt everyday the week before surgery, and 2 time with a liquid diet the day before. Then after surgery, he gave me stool softener to take 2 times a day, also said to take milk of mag(the cherry one taste great) and eat organic yogurt everyday. To my surprise I have been having daily bm's since 3rd day post op. I also have to take iron supplements 2 times a day due to being anemic. The Iron will make it hard to have a bm all on its own plus narcotics will also add to the constipation. I feel very lucky that my doctor took the time to make sure that did not happen to me. It still hurts and is not completely soft but at least I am not backing up. I also drink lots of water. Good Luck Ladies.

Great advice!! I believe in the power of yogurt. I had a lot of trouble with iron - I was supposed to take 2 a day but only took 1. I was always sick to my stomach and I was always in the bathroom - despite yogurt every day. I just started taking 'align' because even 4 mo post surgery and not having to take iron every day I still am not 'right'.. So far the 'align' is working - I can't believe how much better my stomach feels. Take Care and hugs!