Constpation 3 weeks post op

[tjakobi 3]

I am 3 weeks post op and began experiencing severe abdominal pain about 3days ago. I have been on mushies for 2weeks. I called my dr and was told it was most likely Constipation from the dietary changes. Makes sense since I haven't been able to have a BM without taking Milk of Magnesia since surgery.

Dr had me take Magnesium Citrate yesterday to flush out my system but I am still having pain on my left side. Now I am sitting at the hospital waiting to have a CT Scan.

Anyone else have a similar experience?

[LadyDreadHead 90]

I went from several days of diarrhea to Constipation. However, I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. So, I expected some problems. I probably need to begin taking Benefiber. But, I'm concerned that it will trigger the diarrhea again.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Oh goodness, I'm so sorry. I've not been through that but wanted to wish you well. Let us know how the hospital visit goes.

[ireallywannabthin 286]

I just started soft foods last night but I am still constipated for the most part. I have taken ducolax and it has helped me but I think as I eat more and drink more it will help. I wish you luck!!

[tjakobi 3]

So the CT came back normal but it did show a little Fluid on the left lung. Doc says when I was constipated I probably was breathing shallow due to the pain which caused the fluid to accumulate. So good news is no blockage and I should be pain free in a few days as long as I concentrate on breathing deeply to get rid of the fluid.