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12 Days Since Last BM - Milk of Magnesia?
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12-29-2011, 05:26 PM
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Posts: 196
Hysterectomy: December 12th, 2011
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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12 Days Since Last BM - Milk of Magnesia?
My surgery was on December 12. I had a bowel movement prior to leaving the hospital and then a good emptying a few days later. Since then - nothing! Occasional gas but no discomfort really. I have been dizzy and nauseous the past few days though and wonder if it is related to that lack of BM? Lots of fibre, lots of water, Activia yogurt, Metamucil, Senokot have all gotten me no where. Thinking about trying milk of magnesia next because I imagine by now whatever is in there is hard as a rock. Anyone out there have good experience with MOM? Does it cause cramping? How long does it take to work? Thank you ladies!
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12-29-2011, 05:32 PM
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Posts: 139
Hysterectomy: August 10th, 2011
Surgery Type: TVH
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Re: 12 Days Since Last BM - Milk of Magnesia?
My surgery was on the 10th of August and the same thing happened to me! It got so bad that I tried stool sotners and called the doc too! i just laid there in pain cause I felt i had to go, but it would not come out! I was recovering from 2 surgeries too because on the 12th I had internal bleeding1 i used the milk and it did not work, but finally after a few days it did! I just laid there 1 day on the floor in paina nd when I did go I strined and felt like a bowling ball came out of thee1 Be careful a d ask your do if that does not work. Straining and that long is not good, in my opinion! Now, I wonder if tat caused me to get an infection on my stitches a week later
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12-29-2011, 05:36 PM
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Posts: 8,185
Hysterectomy: November 1st, 2010
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: 12 Days Since Last BM - Milk of Magnesia?
I would suggest you call your doctor and ask about a suppository or an enema or whatever else he or she recommends to get the "rocks" out. After that, what worked for me was 2 cups of prune juice daily. Mind you, I had the other problem but I rather have that than be stopped up. As my issues continued post-recovery and I stopped the prune juice, my doctor did not recommend MOM but told me to up my water consumption to 8 glasses daily. I hope this helps.
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12-29-2011, 05:46 PM
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Posts: 27
Hysterectomy: December 9th, 2011
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: 12 Days Since Last BM - Milk of Magnesia?
My doc said it becomes dangerous if you don't have a BM for 7 days. You need to call your doc for help and intervention.
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12-29-2011, 06:00 PM
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Posts: 38
Hysterectomy: December 2nd, 2011
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: 12 Days Since Last BM - Milk of Magnesia?
My doc suggested mom twice a day. I had diarhea after that (just once) but was ok with that. Just wanted to go!! I stopped using it. I use it on occasion now. I'm 4 weeks post-op and take stool softeners every day and have no problem going now. I used MOM to get things going. check with your doc though.
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12-29-2011, 06:07 PM
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Posts: 94
Hysterectomy: December 15th, 2011
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: 12 Days Since Last BM - Milk of Magnesia?
I'm sorry, but no bm for 12 days is DANGEROUS! You have set yourself up for a bowel obstruction. PLEASE call your doctor ASAP. This is more than just milk of magnesia you need now.
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12-29-2011, 06:17 PM
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Posts: 196
Hysterectomy: December 12th, 2011
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: 12 Days Since Last BM - Milk of Magnesia?
Wow! I didn't realize it was that bad (especially since I am not having pain or anything). I am generally not very regular and going a week without a BM isnt uncommon for me. Hubby should be coming home with the MOM shortly. I will give it a go but if I find myself in any distress or pain I will head to ER. Just seems silly to go if not in any pain. I left a voicemail for my doctor earlier today but haven't heard back - now I am wondering if his office is open this week...
Thank you all for the fast responses! I wish the hubby getting home was as fast as you ladies!!
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12-29-2011, 06:43 PM
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Posts: 89
Hysterectomy: December 19th, 2011
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Re: 12 Days Since Last BM - Milk of Magnesia?
My doc says Miralax is much better than MOM; hubby is out now picking it up.
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12-29-2011, 07:21 PM
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Posts: 56
Hysterectomy: December 7th, 2011
Ovaries: Undecided
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Re: 12 Days Since Last BM - Milk of Magnesia?
I have had issues with bowels all my life for me going once every two weeks was my normal. It isnt good but i wouldnt say life threatening. Long story short finally saw a doc now take Mirelax and mineral oil daily best thing I did!! Especially post op!! Have not had one problem going without it I could only imagine how miserable i would be. Drink tons of water for what u have already taken it work , metemucil and those others need water to work correctly. Hope u feeling better!!!
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12-29-2011, 08:29 PM
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Posts: 196
Hysterectomy: December 12th, 2011
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: 12 Days Since Last BM - Milk of Magnesia?
Success! Milk of Magnesia is my new best friend!
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