so far so good after hysterectomy

This is week one for me. Didn't wake up with a headache, praise God👏! I'm still somewhat constipated. But overall this morning, I'm okay.

That's great, aside from the constipation. Are you taking something for it? I found that acidophilus and Milk of Magnesia helped with mine. Lots of water too.

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Originally Posted by PennyAngel25 This is week one for me. Didn't wake up with a headache, praise God��! I'm still somewhat constipated. But overall this morning, I'm okay.

hey penny try duloax overnight that should work.

Glad your headaches are gone. Oddly I have found that a cup of black coffee has helped me with the constipation. I have had a cup of black coffee two times since I got home and both times I was able to go within an hour. The stool softeners also have helped tremendously.

Glad you're doing well! Hope you can get rid of the constipation soon.

Hi- I am 10 days post op and was constipated for 5 days (really scary as I was convinced I had a bowel obstruction)... I didn't
Here is the laundry list I tried (not sure which was the magic...but happy to share- still doing all daily and am regular!)
Peri-colace - 2 pills/ twice a day
Miralax- once a day
Peppermint tea
Coffee at breakfast
Heating pad on belly ( only thing I stopped and now use ice packs for swelling)....
Hope this helps

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Originally Posted by PennyAngel25 This is week one for me. Didn't wake up with a headache, praise God👏! I'm still somewhat constipated. But overall this morning, I'm okay.

Hi PennyAngel25
So glad to hear that you weren't plagued today with the headache. I suffered with those for 8 days and then my Doctor suggested a strong cup of coffee -- it really did help. I don't usually do the caffeine thing so I had forgotten that could help.

So many of us have been plagued with constipation. Drjaise has given you some good suggestions. I had my dvTH/BSO and prolapse repairs on July 7th and I still take Mirolax every day. Be sure to drink plenty of water.

Best wishes on your recovery. So glad you found HysterSisters. We are here for you

Im 2 days post op. Haven't pooped yet. Still really slow going obviously.
Thanks for the tips on meds. Im on Colace and Norco and ibuprofen,
Which I haven't taken yet. Norco is very constipating. The coffee trick does work.
I remember my mom doing that

[quote=Metalchik1212;4448770]Im 2 days post op. Haven't pooped yet. Still really slow going obviously.
Thanks for the tips on meds. Im on Colace and Norco and ibuprofen,
Which I haven't taken yet. Norco is very constipating. The coffee trick does work.
I remember my mom doing that [quote]

- it will get better. Be sure to drink plenty of water. and walk It may take a few more days and you will feel like jumping for joy

Best wishes on your recovery.

Thanks...im up and walking very slowly. My stomach on the bottom is flatter already. So glad the adenomyosis nightmare is over.