janicemscott 8 Posted November 19, 2016 I had my surgery three weeks ago. Today is the first time I actually have to go to the bathroom and I've been trying for the past three hours and it has been the most painful experience of my life. I kind of experienced this twice after both of my children's births, but this time is far worse. Any advice on how to get through this? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 249 Posted November 19, 2016 You haven't gone in 3 weeks??? At this point you may need an enema!! I had the same problem last week and just (very painfully) put some vaseline as far up as I could!! I also drank 10 cups of Water a day and took stool softeners 2 nights in a row. You could try all that cause it is dangerous not to go!! Sorry if this was too much info!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janicemscott 8 Posted November 19, 2016 I've never had an enema, but it looks like that's what I need. I'm sending hubby now to get one. I really need this to work. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 249 Posted November 19, 2016 Hold the enema as long as possible even though it may feel painful. There will be a better benefit that way!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie norton 2,850 Posted November 19, 2016 My take : Yes on the enema and suppositories and Smooth Move tea .... some of us vets say it is like passing a pineapple. Ouch! In the beginning[emoji531][emoji531] Best of luck. You may take a while. Like hours today trying to solve this....But feel better !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janicemscott 8 Posted November 19, 2016 At this point I can't move. This is Horrible. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App And humiliating. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladygg1967 171 Posted November 20, 2016 Sounds like hemorrhoids that have swollen Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GmaDiana 81 Posted December 10, 2016 I was told if you don't go for 3 days to take stool softeners.If needed take Miralax .Usually the stool softeners work the best for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
