Oh yeah, I'm going there. Gonna open up this embarrassing can of worms because, let's face it, everyone poops. Prior to the surgery, I had a BM everyday, sometimes twice. They were quite healthy and solid.
I am 6 weeks post-op, and sometimes I do not have BM for 3-4 days. On average, it's every 2-3 days, and they are small, usually very compact, and difficult to pass. I have had bleeding due to the hardness of my stool. Once a week (on the weekends) I take a dose of milk of magnesia in order to get things moving again. My surgeon said this was okay. I was told to avoid drinking fiber sups because it can actually make it worse.
So, is anyone else also having difficulty with constipation, slow moving bowels, or even the opposite? What do you do to help keep things moving and stay regular?
I sincerely appreciate any feedback on this subject!
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