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Not feeling well

graciesmom2000
graciesmom2000
So, I came home early from work today because I was having pain in my abdomen and stomach and back. I have been having it for a little while but have been taking tylonol to feel better. The past couple days it has been miserable. I am able to eat ok. I don't have to eat special things. I have been a little bloated and minorly constipated but not enough that it worries me. I just don't know what is wrong.

I am also suffering from severe depression lately, so I don't know if that has somthing to do with it. Basically, Im just wondering if anyone else has gone through this and has any advice.

Thanks in advance,
Amy
mia0918tn
mia0918tn
I am still pre-op but I do know that constipation can cause pain in those areas...if you have any thing to take for that I would give it a try.

I deal with depression daily and the only thing that helps me is to stay really busy and surround my self with positive thinkers.

I will say a pray for you to feel better soon
SgtSmith
SgtSmith
I had a terrible problem with constipation after surgery. They had me to use a fiber powder I got mine at walmart. They told me a certain brand but I don't remember. It cost too much. I also used some milk of mag. Was not recomended by the doctor just used it.

As soon as I was able to have solid food I started eating lotsa "All Bran" cereal. Also take a stool softener 3 times a day. Still have trouble if I don't get a lot of water. I think water will help a lot. specally in the first weeks.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Try Mirlax for the constipation, you want to stay ahead of that and not let it get to the point of being to bad. I know for me the depression and mood swings that are a normal part of this process are much worse when I'm also not feeling well. When I'm constipated to that point I start getting surely with everyone around me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I get those pains when constipated... I did have to use dulcolax a few times, but my primary care doc told me it was safe to take up to 8 stool softeners a day... I currently take two in the morning and two at night... So far that has been working very well for me....

And depression.... I have been very depressed since the surgery... Actually just went back on happy pills and have an appointment with a counselor tomorrow....

I think for me, I had NOOOOOO clue what this surgery was going to entail.... I am not sorry that I had it all, but all of a sudden, I am different, I feel different, and I don't know who I am anymore... It's a total lifestyle change... The things I used to do, (go out to the bars, out to dinner, etc. etc. etc.) are no longer a part of my life.... My true friends don't care about those things, but many people have walked out of my life in the last four months.. I guess I got boring... And I know one is very jealous that I went through this....

I don't work and have a lot of time on my hands.. And that is never good... Getting stuck in my head is a tough place to be.... I really have to work to be grateful for all the blessings that I have, and I am doing that...

Hang in there Amy.... I am here if I can help you in anyway.... You can do this!!!!!!!!!