Constipation after Colon Cancer operation.

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had part of my colon removed on the 17th April. I was told would probably have loose poo after. However in my case its the opposite Would welcome any advice how to get things going. I came home yesterday. Was told I musnt use laxatives , but I'm gettng uncomfortable. Just using prune juice.

All advice very welcome,

Kareno62 5 hours ago

Hi Topcliffe Are you still on any sort of painkillers? I know codeine can cause constipation. Make sure you’re drinking lots of water too. I’ve also heard that drinking the prune juice warm first thing in a morning can get things moving?

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Susan13 1 hour ago

Well coffee always gets me going, even decaf. Tea, even tea with caffeine does not have the same effect. I suspect it's something specifically about coffee.

I was about to joke about being like us the states with coffee but wasn't sure that it would be taken as a joke.