Still constipated 18 months post-op
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07-06-2012, 04:51 PM
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Hyster Sister
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Hysterectomy: February 18th, 2011
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Still constipated 18 months post-op
It has been about a year and a half and I am still constipated.
So much so that I have my own gastroenterologist.
He has put me on a regimen of Miralax, fiber, and stool softeners.
I have to have this every day.
IF I don't, I can't go.
Is there anything I can do about it?
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07-06-2012, 09:02 PM
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Hyster Sister
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Hysterectomy: December 15th, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: How long before bowels return to normal?
I've been using probiotics since my surgery, as needed. I'm using the type that has to be refrigerated, millions of enzymes or whatever they're called. They really work. I also use some chewable wafers (refrigerated) when I have indegestion. They both really work.
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07-06-2012, 09:39 PM
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Hyster Sister
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Hysterectomy: February 18th, 2011
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: How long before bowels return to normal?
where do you get the probiotics?
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07-06-2012, 10:06 PM
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Hyster Sister
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Hysterectomy: December 15th, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: How long before bowels return to normal?
You can get them from the healthfood store or order them online from a reputable website. I order online. Not sure if I'm allowed to mention a specific site.
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07-07-2012, 06:23 AM
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Hyster Sister
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Hysterectomy: February 18th, 2011
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: How long before bowels return to normal?
Thank you!
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07-07-2012, 10:49 AM
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Hyster Sister Crown Jewels
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Hysterectomy: September 9th, 2009
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Still constipated 18 months post-op
I am on a regimen of fiber supplements, stool softeners, etc. and will probably always need them. Now I do know why so my question is what is the gi doc saying? What is causing this? There is usually a reason for this problem. Mine is Crohn's and IBS and slow motility. Make sure you drink lots of water and stay hydrated. I also use probiotics but they really haven't done a thing for constipation. They do help me avoid thrush and yeast infections. And my gi recommends them highly.
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07-07-2012, 02:29 PM
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Jungle Safari Guide

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Hysterectomy: May 6th, 1999
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Still constipated 18 months post-op
I have had issues with constipation off and on since even before my tah/bso. For me, too much fiber has the opposite effect. It constipates me. For me, taking enough magnesium and accupuncture, and staying away from fiber helps to keep me moving.
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07-24-2012, 06:04 PM
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Hyster Sister
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Hysterectomy: August 22nd, 2011
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Still constipated 18 months post-op
I have found that a bowl of natural popcorn will help so much in shifting things and believe me I have tried everything. I do not recommend popcorn covered in butter but those natural prepopped bags. I had tried prunes, magnesium, you name it but this works great plus it tastes pretty good too
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07-25-2012, 04:56 PM
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Jungle Safari Guide

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Hysterectomy: May 6th, 1999
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Still constipated 18 months post-op
For me, popcorn has always been constipating. Glad it is working for you.
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