Bowel management

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Hi, I recently had a hysterectomy which included a bowel resection.  I'm trying to normalise my bowel now but prune juice seems to be the best option.

Has anyone got anything to share that might help?

Thanks.

Sue

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  • Hi

    i recently had pelvic exenteration surgery which included a hysterectomy, I had already had a resection previously. 
    my bowel pattern has been horrendous for the past 7 weeks with constipation which I have never suffered with. 
    I found dulcoease capsules effective, a couple of days of them and it’s been much better. Now trying to see if I can go without no I’m more regular