Home from the Castle

Hi everyone, I just wanted to say I am home and doing good. I had my VH/bladder sling/prolapse repairs and herniated belly button done tuesday morning. I came home thursday (2 days post). The only problem I have had is the gas. Seems my body has forgotten how to *toot* Its getting better tho..... I feel very beat up, and sore but other than the gas pains that were excruciating on wednesday and so so thursday, I am doing pretty well. I ended up with a incision across my bikinin line due to the bladder neck suspension. I have of course been eating broth, jello and lots of tea, but I induldged in some slice and bake suger cookies too. Other than that I have not wanted to really eat anything else... My belly is pretty bloated and the thought of putting food i it just doesnt seem appealing right now... I had a catheter and they removed it the 2nd day and it was piece of cake, never even felt it. Peeing has not been a problem, but I am dreading that first BM. Have been on stool softeners so hopefully that will make the difference when the time finally comes...... Any suggestions for aiding the gas along? I have been drinking mint tea, and doing a good amount of walking. I just dont know what else. I am sure I will feel mucho better when I can clear out more and more of it.......

Hi Susan
I used the Gas-X and it seemed to help me alot with the gas problem...if not I might have exploded.
Glad to hear you are home and doing well...take care of yourself

Lorraine

Welcome Home!

You are doing great things. Just keep walking and drinking. My doctor suggested the Wal-Mart brand of Senokot as a stool softener. It worked!

I am glad to hear that you are home and doing well. The gas was not that bad for me . I have heard of people taking Gas X or Phasine (sp wrong maybe)

Good luck I hope it all comes out okay

Hello Susan
I am so glad to hear that you are home and doing good
Gas X is really a good choice, and stool softeners were a God sent for me, in fact I am still taking them.
Please keep us posted on how you are doing.
Take Care