I received your messages as I have been home from the hospital for a week and post surgery for two weeks. It was a really rough time but good news, I didn't have to have a bag, ie: illeostomy or colostomy. Mass was attached to small intestine and so they cut out a small piece and reattached. Endometriosis and only one lymph taken out near mass. Healing is a lot slower than the first surgery. Hospital stay was hell... vomiting, slight fever and some really difficult staff. Next week I meet with my chemo dr to discuss treatment. If you have had carbo/taxol , how did you deal with the extreme constipation from chemo? I am asking because this time, they repaired my umbillical hernia as well as reattached small intestine. Thanks all and hugs from me.
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Great to hear that you're finished surgery and didn't need a bag. Sorry to hear about the awful hospital experience. When I was suffering from constipation I was advised to take Miralax. So ask your doctor is that a safe option for you as well. That's good you're home and resting . Wishing you well as you move forward with chemo treatment. All the best
So glad the surgery went well and no bag! No excuse for hospital staff...I hope you were able to relay your concerns. Always good to be home. My challenge during carbo/taxol was drinking enough fluids. I literally made koolaid with electrolyte water or drank Arizona green tea . I’m not a water drinker. I think most of us are dehydrated. May your recovery be speedy. Sending prayers and good vibes.
Such good news about the outcome of your surgery. Very sorry about your hospital stay and the staff. Medicine is so different now and staff are oftentimes overworked. But, nevertheless, a patient shouldn't have to deal with staff issues and recuperation too. Hospitals have patient advocates so never hesitate to call on one or ask a family member to do it.
My doctor prescribed Senna S 8.6-50mg twice a day in the hospital and when I left after my surgery. It's a laxative and stool softener combo. I would start taking it 2-3 days before chemo and continue for several days after chemo. Eventually I was able to cut back to one pill a day. I haven't needed it for some time now but I still have it on hand. The OTC version of Senna S can be more expensive than a 60 tablet script.
A word about Miralax: Miralax seems to be the go to fix for constipation within the medical field. I get very bad stomach cramps from Miralax so I stay away from it. Senna doesn't do that to me.
I’m so happy to hear that you didn’t require a bag.And, I agree that I hope you voiced your concerns about the hospital staff.It’s inexcusable.Coconut water is also a good hydration method.Vita coconut seemed to me to have less of a taste to it than other brands,Also,sennacot, stool softener helps.It is a juggling act between constipation and diarrhea.Speak to your doctor.
I found that Restoralax was easy to take and really gentle. But please check with your doctors. Also, I had the same chemo and didn’t find the constipation so bad. Hope this helps! Take care of yourself
I'm glad you're out of the hospital and you didn't need a bag. Be good to yourself.
I had a doctor suggest Power pudding for constipation. You can find the recipe online. It's supposed to taste like apple pie. I made it and it was close to tasting like apple pie but I really had to use my imagination. The next time I make it I think I'll put cinnamon in it.
I have terrible constipation also, colace was prescribed by my doctor, hard for me to find over the counter.
Miralax also gives me cramps.
Anyone out there have suggestions? I think we all need suggestions about constipation. I hate prune juice 🥴
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