I had a hysterectomy done on 8/5/07 which
left me with 1 ovary now.
Ever since the op, my bowel pattern has
been different, so difficult to pass
motion, and have the bowel urge now and
then, some time only a small stool come
out. Its so irritating! Is this normal?
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Kia
Supporter
Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 05-23-07 00:20am
yes, this is common if you had an
abdominal hysterectomy.
your bowels got shuffled around during
surgury and sometimes it can take sometime
for them to settle back down.
also it can make it harder to "go" because
of the damage caused to your abdominal
muscles during the surgury.
speak to your surgeon about some stool
softeners for temporary use - until your
bowels settle back down.
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tulip013
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 May 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Singapore
Posted: 05-24-07 06:04am
Kia
wrote:
yes, this is common if you
had an abdominal hysterectomy.
your bowels got shuffled around during
surgury and sometimes it can take sometime
for them to settle back down.
also it can make it harder to "go" because
of the damage caused to your abdominal
muscles during the surgury.
speak to your surgeon about some stool
softeners for temporary use - until your
bowels settle back
down.
em..... then how long will my bowels
settle down?
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Kia
Supporter
Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 05-24-07 07:11am
some people take a couple days, some take
a couple weeks, some take a couple months,
some take longer.
it may just be that your bowels need a
little temporary help, but you really
should make your doctor/surgeon aware that
you are having problems as they are the
one who knows the ins and outs of your
case.
