Stomach Cramps... Tmi Warning!

[TinaMari 75]

SO yesterday when I got to work my stomach started to cramp. I ignored it but then it got bad. So I was a bit worried when i realized I felt this kind of feeling before. It's the same kind of feeling I had before surgery when I needed to go #2. Now ive barely been going #2 since surgery. Doc said to take a stool softener. Did it and it was crazyyyyyy. Now I've literally been on the toilet since yesterday!!! My stomach hurts. It goes back and forth from hurting to not hurting well it aches. But i dont feel like I have anymore waste left in me. Im sitting on the toilet just waiting and I can't pass gas either. What can I take to cure my aching tummy? Could this be a sign of a leak?

Help!

[jewels1227 20]

I would get some clear soluable Fiber with some Miralax. I do this daily and dont have these problems. i mix it with my Protein Drink in the morning in the blender, and dont taste anything at all. Good Luck I know this is a terrible feeling. But trust me the fiber works!

[WillowsKnot 71]

I would take a Gas-X to see if it is the air in your system that is making you feel so bad at this point. I too have to take something to keep my system moving. If I don't, it is bad news all the way around. I was told never to go more than 2 days without a BM, so if you have gone a long time inbetween, that may be why you are in so much pain now. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.

[Izuri 428]

Not saying you did, but I have had patients mix up stool softeners and laxatives before, which can cause them to go because laxatives are a stimulant. When I was having trouble pre-op I would use some generic benefiber every morning and it helped without being too strong. I hope it starts to resolve soon.

[TinaMari 75]

Thanks Everyone! I am extremely backed up. I haven't gone in over a week and I took the stool softener (colace) last week. Im popping gas x but it's not really working. I just sat on the toilet and I felt something trying to come out but it won't. Ugh!! I can't sit on the toilet all day. So I think I may have no choice but to try the fiber option someone suggested. I hope it gets better. I didn't know you shouldn't go more than two days without a BM! I'll keep that in mind. Thanks again!

[jewels1227 20]

I had the exact same problem. I did not like the option of having to take a laxitive everyday. The fiber is great and works!

[Lloydthumper 70]

Fiber works better I'm still pre op but I have the same issue if I take stool softener malanta works great for me no pain at all my have to take a larger dose than recommended but it works pain free.