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Severe Constipation following surgery

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jenny13771
jenny13771

Hello I have already posted on this website about my ovarian cysts which were removed on Monday 3rd March. It is now day 8 since my surgery and I am suffering from severe constipation which along with the pain of recovering from my op is making me very uncomfortable. I have tried a suppository and Senna tablets during my hospital stay, Resulting in a very small amount of relief on day 5. Since returning home I have tried Senokot tablets and prune juice with no results. I am trying to eat sensibly, and am now desperate for any advice which will result in some real relief. Before leaving the hospital yesterday I was assured that they could hear bowel sounds and that my stomach should settle down, although it is still very distended (I have a large vertical scar).. Any advice would be appreciated thank you.

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  • ashley.n.
    ashley.n.

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    Hi jenny, yes it will take 2 months. My auntie who had a surgery as well because of 8cm dermoid cyst i guess 3 yrs ago has vertical incision has well and she said that its hard compare to bikini cut or horizontal cut,.

    Its still hard to sit down for me, but i dont want to be always in bed. Lol wink i want to go the mall, and walk,. My next appointment with my doc will be on april and she made a silly joke on me to get pregnant soon. Haha.

    I hope we get well soon wink

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