So, I was told after surgery if I hadn't had a "number 2" I should take a laxative in a few days so I don't strain. 4 days after surgery I crushed a laxative pill and took it. BIG HUGE mistake. I'm not sure exactly what was going on in my guts, but it felt like everything expanded and pressed on my stomach so that I felt like puking. I had to keep spitting into a cup so I didn't puke. I had to keep pacing to get the gas out. It was a two-hour process and was not worth the pain. It felt like how people describe when they've eaten too much and they need to puke it up to feel better. It took all my willpower not to puke.

Has this happened to anyone else?

Linda

Sounds like you might have gotten stuck. What you describe is a "PB" when something gets stuck in your stoma hole.

Maybe crush them up better

I had to take a laxative 2 weeks post-op to get things moving again and had no problems. They also make suppositories if you're in need and don't want to swallow something.

I know, it sounds exactly like I was stuck! But I'm sure that's not it because my husband crushed them up with a hammer and it was very powdery. What kind did you have or do you remember?

I had to take MOM liquid to get things going and still use the MOM as needed. The Cherry one is really good.