Post surgery bowel problems.

[littlemisstaxi]

Since having my second laparoscopy and ablation three weeks ago I have been having trouble going for a poo. I cant go unless I take laxatives. Has anyone else suffered this post surgery. Just wondering if it's due to my body still healing.

[hm89]

Are you taking codine? That constipates you A LOT!

[littlemisstaxi in reply to hm89]

No just paracetamol as and when I need it. Its frustrating as I was regular before my op.

[Sofia672]

Hello, I am struggling with this too but I was taking codine for the first week so I'm wondering whether that could still be having an effect?

[_Everglow_]

I had that as well and had to take lactulose and also ate prunes with my breakfast, but gradually stopped having the lactulose as I didn't want to rely on it too much. Make sure you're drinking enough water and that you're not straining. Peppermint tea may help as well. I hope you start to feel better soon.

[littlemisstaxi in reply to _Everglow_]

Ah peppermint tea! I'm literally living on that atm. I don't really want to rely on laxatives either. Have upped my fiber and drink at least three litres of water a day. Will see how it goes in the next few weeks before heading to the docs.

[_Everglow_ in reply to littlemisstaxi]

I hope you're feeling better now. x