2 wk Post Op w BM Irregularities

I'm 2 wks 4 days post op and all of my incisions have closed surprisingly. I thought the suture in my navel would never fall off and it hurt while the incision was closing.

I'm still working part-time and get tired about 1 everday. I thought I'd have my full energy back by now. I'm still taking naps and can't walk as fast as I use too.

My biggest concern is the BM. I've done and taken everything and still go every 2-3 days but struggle.

Hope you all have an awesome day.

I am personally still having this issue. Some days are better than others. I had the same issue before surgery - but not to this extent. I have taken to eating prunes daily. I also try to eat alot of fruits and veggies and drink alot of water. Good Luckk

Hello Rherhe66,

Thanks for sharing. I've switch my diet to seafood, veggies, fruits and prunes everyday along with the colace. I can't wait to be back to normal.

Sounds like a very healthy diet. Perhaps adding some healthy oils can add some lubrication to your intestinal tract. We really dry up from the sudden drop in estrogen, don't we? Good luck to you!

I don't know if your dr suggested it, but stool softeners helped me alot. Generic store brand Colace (which is REALLY expenside) twice a day has helped alot. I was given it twice a day in the hospital also.

It won't make you go ,but it's make it less uncomfortable. Taking alot of time and relaxing makes the "going experience" easier also.

good luck!

BMs have always been a problem for me until now. My doctor told me to use stool softeners and it's helped me soooo much. Generic store brand Colace (which is REALLY expenside) twice a day and I'm going most everyday. It's not a laxative so it won't make you go, just makes the stools softer. Good luck.

I still take generic colase too, twice a day...plum sweet juice...bran cereal...activia ...fruits and vegies...you'd think I'd be on the johnny all day!!