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TMI - C-section and issues with digestive/GI system

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johnsae
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TMI - C-section and issues with digestive/GI system

Every since my c-section a few weeks ago I feel that things don't move normally down there....i am not as regular with my bowel movements (tmi) and i just don't seem to be operating the way I used to (really have to strain to get things out, etc.)
It just makes me nervous b/c I know some organs were moved around in there and I am wondering if things will ever go back to normal?

Posted 7/7/07 10:36 PM
 
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BaroqueMama
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Re: TMI - C-section and issues with digestive/GI system

I was delighted that I never had this problem, but they told me in the hospital to expect it to happen. It's normal, and they said to take colace.Chat Icon

Posted 7/7/07 10:37 PM
 

dm24angel
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Re: TMI - C-section and issues with digestive/GI system

I have the opposite issue but I can tell you I can barely eat anything, everything makes me feel awful ...

Posted 7/7/07 10:41 PM
 

lvdolphins
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Re: TMI - C-section and issues with digestive/GI system

I went through the same thing.
It will get better.
I promise. I know it was NOT fun!!

Like I said, it does get better.Chat Icon

Hang in there.

Posted 7/7/07 10:58 PM
 

laurabora
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Re: TMI - C-section and issues with digestive/GI system

I had this happen after DS1. The doctor recommended Colace (or the generic brand of the same thing for a lot less $), and it really helped. I only needed like twice and I was back to normal.

Posted 7/7/07 11:32 PM
 

smdl
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Re: TMI - C-section and issues with digestive/GI system

I have the same issues. I was already weak in that department to begin with.

I was told it was normal. Just remember you had an abdominal surgery and they moved your guts out of the way. The guts are NOT too happy right now.

I agree with Colace. Try to be careful of what you eat. Gassy foods (sodas, etc.), acidic food (tomato based) and raw fruits/veggies (not that easy to digest).

Posted 7/8/07 8:49 AM
 

snuggleupagus
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Re: TMI - C-section and issues with digestive/GI system

Since we're sharing TMI...

No c-section, but I can tell you that trouble with that is NORMAL. They gave me Colace in the hospital and were going to stop once I had gone once, but I demanded to keep taking it. When I left the hospital, I spent the $35 on a bottle of my own and took it for about 2-3 weeks...things are so tender down there that I couldnt' deal with what was either "normal" consistency OR "hard" crap (Chat Icon ) so I took Colace and it helped ease me back into things.

Chat Icon so embarrassing to discuss pooping...

Posted 7/8/07 8:51 AM
 
 

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