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Can I take a laxative with three days to go?
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06-18-2007, 06:00 PM
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Posts: 71
Hysterectomy: June 21st, 2007
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Can I take a laxative with three days to go?
This is probably TMI, but I think I'm a little anxious. Usually very regular but not the past two days. I've mowed the lawn, walked a few miles, exercised but still....nuttin.
Even tho I have to do the enema the night before (that would be two nights from now) do you think it's OK to take a laxative just to ...well, you know.
Thanks for your expert (although, I know, non-medical) advice!
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06-18-2007, 06:04 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 1,288
Hysterectomy: June 20th, 2007
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Can I take a laxative with three days to go?
I have bowel issues anyway... that's one of the many reasons for my surgery... anyhow, I have to take 6 metamucil capsuls every morning to even be able to barely go!!! I personally don't think it would be harmful... just make sure you don't over do it... also make sure you drink LOTS of water.... that's my weak area... drinking fluids, my DH fusses at me all the time to drink
If it's really bad you could call your doc and ask for a Rx laxative too, mine gave me one for after the surgery to aid my recovery, hope this helps.
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06-18-2007, 06:24 PM
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Posts: 114
Hysterectomy: June 11th, 2007
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Undecided
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Can I take a laxative with three days to go?
Take it honey! Get yourself cleaned out b4 ya go. I'll also recommend from PAINFUL experience start w/ the gas-x, prune juice, etc. as soon as you get home ( talk to your dr. about what he suggests afterwards. Best of luck
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