Bowel movement

I’ve been constipated since my surgery . I take 2 doses of laxido a day to try and keep regular . I don’t think it’s unusual although I was surprised I didn’t have looser bowel movements . Are you eating low residue still ? 

Thank you for your reply. Yes I am still on a very soft light diet. Mainly soup, mash, fish, yoghurt, chicken. The Dr gave me Duphalac solution which I took after the first episode of constipation {3 days} which worked. I’m just wondering if laxatives are a common medication and will the situation improve. I realise it’s early days for me but worried of any damage the build ups may do to the resection scar etc. 

That was exactly my worry - I’m 8 weeks along now and healing nicely - I found laxido does take a while to work it is a stool softener rather than a motion stimulant . It might also be that you are eating fairly bland food still . I’d perhaps get some laxido or speak to your GP again . My colorectal nurse also said it was ok to add Senna into the mix - which is more of a motion mover 

I have been constipated and was recommended to have a small glass of prune juice each morning with my breakfast and I have to say it has helped. I am also increasing the amount of fibre I'm eating, so could be a combination of both.

It's 6 weeks since my left hemicolectomy & it's not constipation that's my problem but the pain of the wind that's going through my colon - it's getting slowly worse and is now waking me up around 6 am - has anyone got this sort of problem?? I'm gradually going through what I'm eating but so far not found a culprit

SwimWalker. Peppermint tea is supposed to be good for wind and there’s also some ideas on pages 34-36 of this booklet

https://bowelcancerorguk.s3.amazonaws.com/Publications/Eating_well_Bowel_Cancer_UK.pdf

Take care

Karen x

I've downloaded the booklet - thanks - I shall need to go through all these foods 1 by 1 to find the major culprit! Not sure I can manage without my coffee tho!