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Pain before bowel movements
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05-24-2011, 07:55 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 8
Hysterectomy: May 16th, 2011
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Pain before bowel movements
Hi there everyone,
I had a lavh on may 16th, making me 1 week post op. I was just wondering if anyone else is having extreme pain before bowel movements. For the past 3 days, I have had stabbing like pains that come and go sorta like a contraction. This can last hours, but usually subsides before evening. I know things are healing but this pain is the worst pain I have ever experienced. HELP!!
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05-24-2011, 08:02 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 34
Hysterectomy: April 18th, 2011
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Pain before bowel movements
Gas pain is not to be underrated~!!! It is terrible. I had gas pains for weeks. I would guess the pain is gas moving through your bowels. Give you doc a call, just to be safe. Make sure you are taking stool softeners and drinking lots of water. Good Luck!
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05-24-2011, 09:44 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 1
Hysterectomy: March 3rd, 2010
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Pain before bowel movements
Lucy23, I too had that problem. For about 4 months after surgery I felt a lot of pain as my bowels were kicking in. I am now 14 months post-op and though it no longer comes with pain, I can certainly tell when my body is getting ready for a bm. It felt more to me like the nerves were raw and I would get sharp pain. It gets better!!
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05-24-2011, 09:50 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 225
Hysterectomy: April 21st, 2011
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Pain before bowel movements
I too have a lot of pain before and with BM, and I am not constipated at all. I am almost 5 weeks post op. I am glad to hear I am not alone in this. I always thought prior to surgery it was just my swollen uterus. I thought by now it would have stopped. One more issue I know I am not alone in. I love this website!! I love you all! God Bless!
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05-24-2011, 09:51 AM
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Posts: 66
Hysterectomy: April 13th, 2011
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Pain before bowel movements
Happily I never had much trouble with gas pain or BMs -- only a little, the first week. I did have one episode recently when an enormous gas bubble settled right on my cervical stump (or so it felt) and would not move, but it lasted only half an hour or so.
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05-24-2011, 10:03 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 185
Hysterectomy: May 4th, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH/SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Pain before bowel movements
I'm 20days post-op and i am still having pain during a bm. I feel like my bowel has a sensitive spot and it produces a stabbing pain. I hope it gets better soon. And I hope your pain resolves itself quickly too.
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05-24-2011, 10:06 AM
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Posts: 9
Hysterectomy: April 18th, 2011
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Pain before bowel movements
I am 6 weeks post op and most of the day I do not have any bowel pains any longer... most of the friends I have that have had this surgery have no bowel pains after 4 weeks so keep taking the stool softeners and drinking tons of water, it really will help. The pain is horrific if you ask me, so sorry anyone has to go through it too!
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05-24-2011, 10:20 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 289
Hysterectomy: May 5th, 2011
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Pain before bowel movements
Add me to the list of BM Queens. I think I can feel every movement in my intestines and bowels. Sometimes shooting pain, sometimes aching. If not for those silly BMs I would be feeling fantastic. I celebrated today though, because I actually had a painfree BM for the first time since surgery. I usually have to do deep breathing techniques and rest on my throne for 10-15 minutes just to accomplish the task. Today all went well. I'm crossing my fingers. I also have one area that seems to be the worst. Almost like it is being irritated with any bowel movement. It's nice to know others are having the same problems and that it is "normal'? lol
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05-25-2011, 07:27 AM
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Posts: 8
Hysterectomy: May 16th, 2011
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Re: Pain before bowel movements
Thanks Ladies-
I discontinued the use of the softeners and believe it or not it is getting better. Not sure, but I think they were irritating things. I am off all meds completely, I figure things will get back on track naturally at this point. Good luck everyone
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05-25-2011, 10:30 AM
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Posts: 134
Hysterectomy: May 18th, 2011
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Pain before bowel movements
I have severe gas pains and increasing pressure type pain right up until I have my bm. It takes me a few minutes of sitting to "go" but once it goes I feel much better and the pain and pressure are gone until I have to go again.
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