by val » 17 Aug 2011, 01:22
Oh Dustin, how awful for you to have to go through this at your age.
Don't worry too much about the surgery - afterwards you will be well on your way to healing.
Ask your parents to get you some stool softeners TODAY if you haven't got them already. It is very very important to have soft poos after surgery. Miralax/movicol seems to be the best.
Afterwards you wont be able to wipe after a no.2, use a showerspray to get clean, then dab it dry.
Stay on top of the pain with the painkillers, but be aware that they, and the stuff they give you in theatre, are constipating. So that's why its important to take the stool softeners.
Stay hydrated and drink plenty.
And RELAX!! It's not pleasant, but you CAN get through it. And at least they are doing your surgery quickly - you don't have to wait ages like some do.
We'll be here for you to answer any questions before, and after your surgery.
Best of luck.