Stool softener

[Erin18 143]

Will be ok to use since it's only day one? I needa go #2 but I can't and I think that's why I'm uncomfortable, wish the gas pains will go away if I don't go I'll prolly get sick and I don't want that help please!!

[Erin18 143]

someone please answer!! ):

[crzytchr 3]

It would probably be ok to use a suppository, but only your surgeon can answer you for sure. I definitely wouldn't take anything orally without asking first. I always have problems after surgery and childbirth.

[Erin18 143]

I know but he's not gonna be in til monday but hopefully it's gone by then, what made you comfortable the first couple of days?

[cindyj33 1]

someone please answer!! ):

I wpuld try Milk of Magnesia watered WAY down. But before I tried ANYTHING I would ask my MD!!! How are you with the pain??

[crzytchr 3]

I know but he's not gonna be in til monday but hopefully it's gone by then, what made you comfortable the first couple of days?

Honestly, actually being able to go was the only thing that helped. A glycerin suppository will make it easier to go without you having to take anything orally. Even if he isn't in until Monday, there should be someone who can take a call from you. I hate feeling like that. Later, after you aren't on the post op diet, using Miralax occasionally helps. You can't take it during post op, though, it requires too much Water and I just wouldn't recommend it.

Edited August 2, 2009 by crzytchr

[OnTheWay to Thin 0]

My doctor had on our discharge instructions to take milk of magnesia for this issue. Check any paperwork you received it may address this issue. Also you could use clear fruit juice like apple juice and add a bit of prune juice.

[Erin18 143]

I think the milk of magnesia was on the list, my lower abdomen is where it's hurting the most right now, I'll call later to make sure

[Mouse81841 0]

My exit paperwork says milk of Mag...also

[Erin18 143]

my discharge says milk of magnesia too but it also has other things too