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I have had Key hole laparoscopic bowel surgery 3 weeks ago

Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 4 9:35am | Replies (50)
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What an ordeal - and I am so sorry I am illiterate about your condition. But I have faced the dilemma of whether or not to go to ER. Here’s my instinct - if you are afraid CALL YOUR DOCTOR ASAP. That is the only source to help you decide how worried to be. And it’s the only person who can define next steps if any are deemed necessary. They WANT you to do that.

Given this holiday weekend I’m not sure if you will quickly hear from members who have experience in this procedure. .. but do keep us posted.

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andoman | @andoman | Nov 27, 2023

Thank you for your reply. I did see my GP and also had a call from my surgeon from the hospital. He thinks my body hasn’t adjusted to the new plumbing so to speak and try taking Metamucil to slow things down and firm things up - it’s slowed me going to the bathroom a bit but I’m still needing to go every 3-4 hours. It’s so annoying as I feel I can’t go anywhere or do anything.
My surgeon wants me to update him in a week. One thing that I’ve never seen ever, I have jelly like stool, never heard of that before.
Reading other stories from people on here makes me feel at least I’m not a lone with this problem. I may try taking probiotics but have no idea of good ones to take, any ideas ?

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