With all of the pain meds and inability to really use your ab muscles for a while you WILL get constipated! Start stool softeners a few days before surgery 1-2 times a day, after surgery 3 times a day. Take a probiotic, the antibiotics you will be given mess with your system and a good probiotic helps with that, plus it generally helps with the health of your gut. This is what I take, and I highly recommend this brand. I've found it at Whole Foods and Walgreens so far-
Also, for a few days after surgery until things get going again I highly recommend a mild laxative like Mira-Lax once a day to help get things moving, once you start going you can probably stop taking it... Last thing you need is diarrhea!
My final recommendation is to get yourself some flushable wet wipes. Yeah, I know most people only use these on small children. But, they are a big help! You won't be able to twist your torso which means wiping your own ass will be difficult!! Make it easier on yourself, because when you do start to go it will (hopefully) be very soft which means you're more likely to need a little extra help wiping. Please use something flushable though, you don't need to clog your pipes! I really recommend these-
They're found in the toddler or diaper section of the grocery store. I really prefer these to the "adult" version found in the toilet paper section for a few reasons... First, they're cheaper! Also, they aren't so perfum-y, and they are a little thicker so they won't fall apart on you easily.
Ok... I think I've given my allotted TMI advice for the day! ;)
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