Question about straining too hard

[ImaKaren4U 0]

:help:Ok, somewhat an embarrassing question, and I know I have seen similar questions but here goes... as with others here, I am constipated - had BM last night that was a fighter and I am worried I strained too hard. I used my splint however after all was said and done I had a piercing pain right in the area of where I would imagine my band to be - may be muscle spasm, don't know. It lasted rest of the night and then this morning the pain was gone and my stomach feels pretty good, too good in fact...almost like there is no restriction now. Any suggestion, words of wisdom before I freak out and call the doctor?

Thanks soooo much!

[ImaKaren4U 0]

P.S. I am 2-weeks post op

[Margie122 845]

two words..

stool softener!

It doesn't hurt to call your doctor though...just to be on the safe side

Are you on pain meds? That could be doing it...

[kacee 3]

Constipation is very normal. I went through it too. Yes, try a softener. You don't want to blast some hemorrhoids....that's a major bummer.

[Sugarbear 2]

Stool softeners and more fiber. Benefiber. Use regular too until you can get to a normal diet. That kinda pain....call the doctor to be safe.

[stacy73 2]

I am having same problem- my doc said Fiber, stool softener, and milk of magnesia if needed.