Thanks for your input…I actually was told I was drinking to much and it showed in my lab work. My sodium and chloride levels were low. I typically drink a gallon a day,always have. I cut back some but I agree water intake is needed for more than just our bowels. I don’t eat garlic or onions, just not a fan. I keep a diary to be sure on days I take laxatives I’m hopefully getting rid of most of what I’ve digested. I only pass water so drinking plenty has always been a concern. I’m allergic to all pain med so we easily ruled that out. It simply has no rhyme or reason. I think that is why having this big operation is so scary. I’m going through pre-ops and I have told the surgeon I have set a date the middle of September to decide if I want to do this. I just wish I could understand better and I didn’t just go to one Gastro or just one surgeon. Everyone states the same. You can stay as is or do the surgery and I should have a better life. I’m simply not sure.
Thanks so much,Joanne