Post Operative Constipation...

[Midgeymoo17]

Sorry for the wonderfully sensitive topic but I just had a few questions.

For those who had constipation after their operations- how long did it last?

It has only been 8 days since my op- 9 since I went. But in the past have had to have major surgical intervention for life threatening consitipation caused by a anorectal congenital defect and continued (pre heart op) to have been on a daily management schedule. Returned to the schedule (in fact doubled the number of times I perform the procedure) but no result yet. I am going to ring the colorectal CNS on Monday to ask if there is anything more I can take/ administer if still no result.

I am walking around a lot given I was only discharged 48 hours ago- phone has registered 2 miles a day but it is not really helping. And yes I have changed my diet to the ridiculous medical prescribed rectifying diet for people like me.

[skid112 Heart Star]

afternoon,

well we are supposed to cover all topics. For me was three days post op

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Hi there - good plan to chat to your CNS, having regular bowel movements is important and we need to get you back into a routine.

Take care, Chris

[sam295]

For me was 3 days post op I think to do with the antibiotics. I ate plenty of pears and that seemed to do the trick.

S

[Malsch]

I have empathy for you. I ended up in hospital for constipation from pain meds post surgery. Drink 12 oz of prune juice each day. Works and is good for heart.