I rarely use the bathroom anymore?

[allycatt98 35]

Nope, no stress. I'm not sure what's up. I talked to doctor last week, I have an enlarged uterus so possibly fibroid. And if it is, they can cause Constipation. Fingers crossed I get answers Friday. Going for testing. I have been having to -tmi warning- manually remove stool for weeks now.

CPrince,

I haven't been sleeved yet, but I've had four Cesarean sections (and I'm a nurse) so I feel like I'm somewhat qualified to comment. First up, you might want to slow down on the laxatives. Here's why, if you're impacted, the laxatives are going to make you miserable because they will promote peristalsis and you will have the force of that hard stool "ehem" trying to exit your rectum. I was miserable. I'd taken all the stuff people recommend and could feel the force of it, but it was too hard to get out. I had to sleep on my side and couldn't bear to even sit. I finally ended up bearing down (because I couldn't take it anymore) and ripping my rectum. Not fun.

So focus on the stool softeners. I know they are not immediate. Then try to position yourself to promote the exit of the stool. Consider buying a Squatty Potty. Google toilet positions for constipation. The toilet is really not you're friend when you're impacted. I'm hoping things get better for you. It took me about a week.

Ally

[cprince1975 62]

Thanks! Nurse also on L&D unit so know the spill I tell my patients before they go home. And I do ok until I hit 12 days with no BM then I'm up for anything. I've been doing my own "removal" and I'm just grasping at straws for something that'll work. I've had this problem since my sleeve. My surgeon recommended increasing Water and some mag citrate yuck!! But now that we are all cleaned out, hoping to keep up with water, Fiber, and smooth moves tea twice a week. I spoke with a lady at church tonight who had very similar issue and she said hers got better with time

[allycatt98 35]

Thanks! Nurse also on L&D unit so know the spill I tell my patients before they go home. And I do ok until I hit 12 days with no BM then I'm up for anything. I've been doing my own "removal" and I'm just grasping at straws for something that'll work. I've had this problem since my sleeve. My surgeon recommended increasing Water and some mag citrate yuck!! But now that we are all cleaned out, hoping to keep up with Water, fiber, and smooth moves tea twice a week. I spoke with a lady at church tonight who had very similar issue and she said hers got better with time

Kindred spirits! I did mother/baby before moving over to managed care. I'm wondering about the fiber though..... It can be a double-edged sword. Given the sizing issues are you sure it won't produce the same bulk you're trying to avoid? I avoid it like the plague.

Now it sounds gross, but have you ever given a milk and molasses enema? We used to do this for hospice patients.

My issues resolved in a week, but it was a very painful result. I'm not sure I would keep pushing the laxatives, "bulkiness" is an issue.

[cprince1975 62]

Yea. Been wondering about the fiber but dr said it would help. Thought abt using soap suds enemas.... Idk. It's been 3 months and not seeing a lot from fiber. Just tired of digging ya know

[dlc0963 22]

I've also been having issues. My doctors office says to try Benefiber and that as I eat more and am able to add more fiber it will get better. In the meantime I'm taking Ducoclox and that's helping a bit.

[cprince1975 62]

I've been drinking benefiber for 2 months. Good luck!

[cprince1975 62]

Prunes have been my answer. Just in case anyone that subscribed to this still has trouble. Now go every day to every other day. Only thing I had to do different was eat them. Lol. Don't particularly like them but after 3 a day for about 3 days, went for first time in 9 days and have been goin ever since. Good luck guys