by Deleted User 579 » 28 Jun 2011, 14:46
Great news, Reidgirl! I'm very glad everything went well. Don't worry too much about the first BM (easier said than done, I know!). It should go well. Are you taking any stool softeners, like Miralax/Restoralax? Many of us here use that and it works wonders for most of us. This is my second surgery - I had an LIS on May 10. I used Restoralax then and I'm using it now to keep the BM just nice, and haven't had any problems with painkillers constipating me. So as long as you've got a good stool softener, don't worry about taking the painkillers when you need them. It's easier to keep the pain away than it is to catch up with it once it gets going. I'm also eating soft food and taking lots of warm baths.
It sounds like you're doing very well. I hope you have a nice evening relaxing and taking good care of yourself. :D