Post c-section HELP!!!

MommyRutledge · September 2013

I had a RCS on Thursday, it went great! DS is happy healthy and nursing! But mommy is about to go insane. I had a bowel movement less than 24 hours after surgery, but haven't been able to go again! Now 96 hours post op and I am so bloated and miserable I can't stand it! Ugh! Suggestions anyone?!?

happybride 276 · September 2013

Have you been taking laxatives? Drink a ton of water and eat prunes. I can only imagine (since I am a FTM and still pregnant) that you would do the same things that were suggested when constipated while pregnant.

a2003tiger · September 2013

Are you taking stool softeners? I highly recommend them, even when you feel like you don't need them. Lots of fluids. You can add some Miralax. Or prune juice.

Skalbrecht · September 2013

happybride 276 said:
Have you been taking laxatives? Drink a ton of water and eat prunes. I can only imagine (since I am a FTM and still pregnant) that you would do the same things that were suggested when constipated while pregnant.

I would suggest the same and lots of roughage (fruits and veggies). My dr said taking a stool softener was ok too.

lbethke99 · September 2013

Skalbrecht said:

Have you been taking laxatives? Drink a ton of water and eat prunes. I can only imagine (since I am a FTM and still pregnant) that you would do the same things that were suggested when constipated while pregnant.
I would suggest the same and lots of roughage (fruits and veggies). My dr said taking a stool softener was ok too.

This^^

And try apples, coffee, and greens- all ar suppose to help you go poo. GL

GermanShredders · September 2013

My doc said a Colace every day until my system returns to normal.

julssmith13 · September 2013

Miralax and smooth move tea do wonders

thedash · September 2013

You definitely need stool softeners every day. Right now you may be so backed up that they won't help right away though. I had to use suppositories at one point. Not pleasant but it got the job done!

adoubleu12 · September 2013

My hospital gave me a script of Docusate to take twice a day. Pretty sure it has saved my life. Along with about 800 gallons of water (It helps to be a thirsty BFer!)

RedDDD · September 2013

I ate stool softners like it was my job last time and that's all that worked for me. Or you can try a glycerine suppository

Surfergirl013 · September 2013

Get a Fleet Pediatric enema...saved my life...!

Staceylynn602 · September 2013

Try glycerin suppositories! They are amazing!

bails12345 · September 2013

No suggestions other than what has already been posted - but feel your pain. When my daughter was born 3 years ago, I was forced to have a c-section after an unsuccessful labor. I swear that the resulting constipation/BM pain was worse than the labor. Seriously. Coulda used a epidural for that. Hang tough. You'll get thru it.