After Surgery Report - OC recurrence

[SDlady]

Hi All,

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.

[Apwulady]

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

[Archeveritas]

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.

Priscilla

[WFBCC]

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.

Take care, stay safe.

[Weemary]

Hope you have a Speedy recovery.

I took laxido and prune juice before chemo and continued whilst having chemo.

All the very best.

[Wicomico]

Hey, glad you are back! That's all I have to say today! lol

[Carmi]

Hi,

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’m glad that you’re home and recovering.

I have been thinking about you.🤗

[Zand]

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

[3pups]

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 🥴

[Supermary]

I had extreme constipation my first Carbo tX treatment

I found it may magna citrate to help

So that as last resort but don’t wait too long

And of course check with your doctor