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kathy59767
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Two questions:  First, I am really really worried about going to the loo.  The nurses said on no account should you 'strain' - but how can you avoid it to some degree...  I feel I need to go to the loo, but am panicking I'm going to do myself an injustice!  Also, I seem to have a bruised lump around the site on my right hand where my drip went in.  Did anyone else experience this?  Is it normal?

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  • christelle48036
    christelle48036 kathy59767

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    Dulcoease. Laxatives make you go...eventually, but don't soften, so it hurts like hell and you are more tempted to strain. The softener is much better. I put the bin on the floor to use as a foot stool and lean backwards. This seems to be the most common problem for all of us and no one tells us to prepare for it. It gets a lot easier when you stop taking opiate pain relief but I am still nowhere near regular, 4 weeks after surgery. Peppermint capsules are also fantastic for getting rid of wind
  • meganmoon
    meganmoon kathy59767

    Posted

    Hey lovely. I found pomegranate juice helped along with a mild laxative but definitely bought anusol suppositories for piles . Like all the other girls said drink plenty of fluids. Xxx
  • katrina1972
    katrina1972 kathy59767

    Posted

    Hi Ladies, this has been interesting reading, how long do you think we need to carry on taking Lactolouse etc? I am just over 4 weeks post op and thinking of stopping it, but a bit worried lol
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      Guest katrina1972

      Posted

      Still taking it at seven weeks as still feeling battered and bruised inside so not willing to start straining just yet😁😁😁

      Sharon x

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