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How do I eat after digestive tract surgery?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Nov 27 5:28pm | Replies (147)Comment receiving replies
@hopeful33250
Hi,
Don't know what to say.
The Nurse Practitioner had to contact one of the docs to change my current routine of taking Linzess, extra stool softeners, Duculax and Fleets enema to the following:
Trulance, 1 x day, Lactulose Liquid, 2 Tablespoons 2 x day and a Colace 100 2x day, which I started on Tuesday night.
It is now Thursday night, and the only thing that is moving is gas, as well as stomach pain. This process is not working.
The Nurse Practitioner never had a patient who had small intestine surgery with severe constipation after. That she why she contacted one of the docs.
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@bearose Something I learned is—to be careful about loading in too much fiber if constipated and feeling stomach pain…to be nice to my now smaller small intestine ,and to hydrate a lot ! Wishing you relief !
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@bearose
Oh, I'm so sorry that you didn't get much help at your appointment. This can be discouraging. Have you ever had a referral to a registered dietician or to a pelvic floor therapist? I have had both of these people in my support network, and I've found their input invaluable.
Have you considered asking for a referral to both of these professionals?