Hysterectomy IBS

[Dovefantail]

Hi..just had a hysterectomy and now have bloating and trapped wind/Sore stomach from the operation/medication. Anaesthetic made me very sick for 24 hours ..Lactulase and Ibruprofen? Been taking peppermint Gaviscon..any suggestions?

[Lisahelen]

I was given lactulose after mine as it is meant to be a gentle laxative. It didnt seem to work for me and I was then prescribed movicol which you can buy over the counter but it is expensive. Did bloat me somewhat, but calmed down. Drink plenty of fluids and try to go for a walk each day it helps move things along! Lol even if its only round and round the garden a few times.

[binks]

I was also given lactulose after my hysterectomy - it's not good because it increases wind which adds to the pain you already have! I can't understand why the medics don't get this. I use Movicol regularly 8 years later, and I wish they had given it to me when I had my op. It's not perfect, and you have to fiddle with the dose because it can be pretty powerful but it's less problematic than lactulose. Good luck.

[Dovefantail in reply to binks]

Thanks Binks. .have you tried silicol gel? Don't want to buy it if it doesn't work as it's expensive!

[binks]

I haven't to be honest. I've read good things and bad so was a bit nervous!

[Dovefantail]

It has worked wonders and doesn't have anything nasty in..just a weird chalky texture!