Whipple operation

[Peajaya]

I had a pancreatic operation about 12 years ago and ihad a whipple operation. It has left me with a couple of life long problems. Constant bloating, bile duct problems and the worst problem is either constipated or diarrhoea.

I do take a power every night called Laxido to help and it works but it mainly causes diarrhoea.

I recently found out that to have constant diarrhoea can do damage so again I am somewhat concerned.

I really cant remember when I last had a normal bowl movement. Can any one recommend something that works? Not the shop bought type because they are not strong enough. Any suggestion will be gratefully received.

[Bishop1]

3 or 4 prunes night and morning might help once you get used to them . Drink not water during the day. Good luck.

[Peajaya in reply to Bishop1]

Bishop1. Thank you for the suggestion but it is much more serious than that....and in any case I did do that yeas ago after the op but it just got worse. Thank you again.

[Qualipop]

I hope you do get answers. I'm also on laxido and just can't get the dose right; it's either too much or too little and since I have sever abdominal adhesions, not taking enough creates such severe pain I am bedridden. I've been given all sorts of different meds but they all cause too much bloating and pain to cope with. A friend's daughter was on 14 laxido a day and ended up with impaction; even after that was treated she still took 4 laxido a day. For her ( Not having your problems) taking a glass of pineapple juice every morning sorted it out. It hasn't worked for me but prunes alongside the laxido do help. I realise our problems are not as serious as yours.

[Peajaya in reply to Qualipop]

I guess I am fairly luck really when you hear about over people problems, but with my bowel problem, my angina and also a bile duct problem it is not easy.I find that 1 laixido sort of works for me, but am concerned about how long one can take it before one get even more internal problems. Anyone know?

[Qualipop in reply to Peajaya]

I've been on it every day for a year now and before that about three times a week. I suspect like most things your body gets used to it and the dose increases over time but that's something you'd have to ask a pharmacist or a GP.