Hello ladies, Jaycee, Em44, Irene, ritbred, I saw Simon's comments about morphine and was pretty surprised at his vehemence. I've taken Em's advice and have 3 or 4 prunes and dried apricots with my fruit & fibre every morning - good results, stools quite soft. Some days I need a little bit of morphine, about 2.5 or 3 mls if the pain is bad, but things have definitely improved, thanks to all your help. I generally decide if I've poo'd 3 times in a day, that's enough and the pain increases each time I go, then I have the tiny dose of morphine, which does help. I have to say however that I have no help,advice or guidance from the hospital re dosage. I could be dead as far as they're concerned (or not as is the case). This small dose of morphine doesn't block me up and as I said the prunes & apricots do their work. I also think the Fortisip drinks go through me quite quickly. I eat a normal diet and have whatever I fancy really, so hopefully things will continue to improve and thank you all again for your help & support. B Xx
