Surgery yesterday
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dianeseattle
Member
TAKE
FIBER
LAXATIVE!!!!!
i can't stress this enough. Take it before going in and once or twice a day post-op.
The first BM after all you did over the last several days, with no veggies to contribute to bowel operations, can be a KILLER. I wrote a long descriptive post two years ago about the nightmare of mine. You can search for it in the archives.
Sugeons should stress this in your pre-op papers. Maybe they do, now, but not back then.
It's the single most important advice I could give a newbie.
FIBER LAXATIVE!
FIBER
LAXATIVE!!!!!
i can't stress this enough. Take it before going in and once or twice a day post-op.
The first BM after all you did over the last several days, with no veggies to contribute to bowel operations, can be a KILLER. I wrote a long descriptive post two years ago about the nightmare of mine. You can search for it in the archives.
Sugeons should stress this in your pre-op papers. Maybe they do, now, but not back then.
It's the single most important advice I could give a newbie.
FIBER LAXATIVE!
3momchaos
Member
Congratulations on making it to the other side! I wish I would have known to not worry about not pooping. It is important, but when you’re not taking in much, there isn’t much to go out. Focus on liquids, small sips to start, don’t worry about the scale in the beginning because there can be a lot of fluctuations, and rest as much as you can.
missyinacage
Member
Congrats on your surgery! Glad to hear you're feeling and doing well. The thing I was most grateful for in my first weeks was my abdominal binder. It really made it not only easier to move but I felt like it helped with overall pain and gas pain, since it kept everything compressed. I was also grateful for the Izopure zero carb clear protein. You can get it in bottles or powder and it's 40g of protein for 20oz of liquid. I know many people just don't hit their protein goals those first few weeks or even worry about it. Which is fine, but I was determined to meet all my goals and never could have made it without the higher protein supplement. Get some rest and don't stress about the scale.
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In my pre-op class they said I'll get colace in the hospital & some to bring home. I asked if I could take Benefiber before & after, & they told me no. So I hope the colace works. I don't want to follow you in your epic post-surgery journey to "pass a pineapple" as the new commercial says!
Bill sperry
Member
Drink a lot of water you don’t want to get dehydrated. I ended up back in the hospital once for that .
dianeseattle
Member
Just one caution: you can't take a chemical laxative safely for more than a few days. Read the label. As I said, I don't know what patients get in their packets today, compared to 14 years ago (virtually nothing!), but stool is created whether you consume liquids or solids. Everyone's digestive process is unique, but I can't comprehend why a doc would advise against a fiber lax. If you have any doubts, ask WHY. I stand behind my advice 100%. I lived through it and it was terrifying and dangerous.
People take fiber lax routinely, whether they plan to get surgery or not. Most of us don't eat a diet balanced enough to support a healthy bowel. So fiber is often a necessary supplement.
But ask. I'd love to hear the reason a doctor would say no fiber lax. That would be like saying no veggies, no roughage, no need for the digestive assist, with or without major replumbing.
People take fiber lax routinely, whether they plan to get surgery or not. Most of us don't eat a diet balanced enough to support a healthy bowel. So fiber is often a necessary supplement.
But ask. I'd love to hear the reason a doctor would say no fiber lax. That would be like saying no veggies, no roughage, no need for the digestive assist, with or without major replumbing.
wickerbuni
Member
Where does one get a binder for after surgery? Is it the same type you can get for after hysterectomy?
3momchaos
Member
The hospital gave me 2 but I’ve seen them on Amazon.
wickerbuni
Member
Thank you.
Bill sperry
Member
I got mine at the hospital
wickerbuni
Member
Is it something that they recommend we wear after the surgery or just an option if we want to. I imagine it is more comfortable with a binder on.
I'm sorry if I'm asking so many questions. Is there a place I should be looking for things already answered?
I'm sorry if I'm asking so many questions. Is there a place I should be looking for things already answered?
3momchaos
Member
Seriously, ask ALL the questions LOL thats why we’re here! To share our different experience. I did like my binder while I slept because it just made me feel more secure.
wickerbuni
Member
Thank you so much. I know that sometimes when a new person joins some groups they ask a lot of questions but the regular members get upset.
I'm so happy that you are all so nice and helpful here. I appreciate all of the answers and advice. I'm reading as much on here as I can.