I am so glad I found this. You are so right. I had surgery in Sept. of 2008,and everything was fine until about 5 months ago. Marbles are right. It is painful. I didn't have that much pain giving birth to my kids. At least then I had a baby to show for my efforts.LOL. My Dr. suggested Milk of Magnesia and Miralax. They help only after you are stopped up. Let me know what you find.
Thanks again for your candidness : )