SEVERE CONSTIPATION: DR CURRY or ANYBODY that can help

Julie H.
on 4/20/06 7:30 am - Marysville, OH
I am 11 months post op. For the last 3-4 months I am having troubles having a BM. I have called my surgeon, I have been to ER, I have used every laxative out there, I have eaten prunes and prune juice, used fleets enemas and suppositories, taken prescription lactalose, benefiber, metamucil, more fluids, more fiber. When I went to ER 2 weeks ago.. they found nothing in my xray. I had a BM before I went so that is why they found nothing. Which was good, but I am now 2 weeks from having a BM again. When I do they are painful, I feel sick at my stomach, I get sweaty, and feel faint. I just went to see my surgeon this Monday. They want me to do a colon cleanser which is a 3 week regimen. My colonoscopy is not until May 25th. I just feel that nobody is listening to me. What do I do in the meantime while I have no BMs. I am miserable here... whats wrong with me? I am as hard as a rock right now and look 5 months pregnant. Anybody have any ideas or suggestions? My husband and I think they should admit me.. get me flushed out.. and do tests to find out why I am not going. Thanks for letting me vent.... Hugs Julie
barbie12
on 4/20/06 7:30 am - OH
Did you try that smooth move from gnc. It works great for me Hope you feel better Hugs Barb
Tabitha H.
on 4/20/06 7:30 am - Reno, OH
Hi Julie, Sorry ur having so much problems, I have dealt with the same issue since surgery, I have tried about everything u ahve with no luck, I did just start drinking coffee...(which i never have in my life) because my hubby says its a natural stimulant, and u know what? It has worked for me, I have been going daily and some days more then once, which has been such a blessing because I was waiting 5-10 days in between BM's and it sucked, I do drink caffene which is suppose to be a stimulant as well, and I drink it with reg sugar and creamer........its 2:08pm and I'm sitting here drinking some as we speak.......so if u don't drink it, which i hope u don't then try it and hopefully it will work for u too!! Good luck and let me know!!! Luv Tabitha
Julie H.
on 4/20/06 7:30 am - Marysville, OH
I am not a coffee drinker. However I do like Starbucks every once in a while. I spoke to a friend of mine who is a nurse, she told me to get in touch with my PCP. I am just scared I am going to blow like I did 2 weeks ago and ended up in ER. The pain was terrible. My PCP is out today, but I am calling tomorrow. I will keep in touch. Thanks to you and Barb for your thoughts. Love ya Julie
BlingBling
on 4/20/06 7:30 am - Columbus, OH
I've had similiar problems. I can't say I've corrected it yet, but I talked with a personal trainer last night and she told me that I should try Nature's Way, Thisilyn Cleanse. She told me that after all the years of eating sugar and white flour, our intestines get coated with something that kills off the cilica (sp?) in our intestines. She told me I could be impacted with 10 lbs or more of undigested foods. She knew I had gastric bypass in 8/04 and said this is a mild cleanser but that it would definitely clean me out. I'm going to try it Saturday morning. Should be a nice weekend I absolutely hate how my tummy area feels when I think I have to go - and I'm tired of going every 3-4 days. I really feel for you and hope things get better soon!
Julie H.
on 4/20/06 7:30 am - Marysville, OH
I am doing a colon cleanser from GNC right now. It is a 3 step regimen. My surgeons office told me to try it. Kinda sounds like what you are doing. The only thing is this takes 3 weeks. I can't wait 3 weeks to go. I need something now and fast...lol I hope you feel better soon. Julie
BlingBling
on 4/20/06 10:50 am - Columbus, OH
Julie - I had another thought. You really should have Dr. Mikami call you - tell his nurse you NEED him. He'll call you personally - he's a great doctor and very caring. I can't understand why he's not rushing you into your colonoscopy. I know an endoscopy in not as extenstive as the colonoscopy - but when I called him, he had me in at OSU in a lick to have one done (I think it was 2 days if I'm not mistaken). Please let us know how you are doing. This situation can't go on much longer - and you have to be very proactive about it.
PittsburghCutie
on 4/24/06 4:33 am - Pittsburgh, PA
Do you know where I can get this?
Tabitha H.
on 4/20/06 7:30 am - Reno, OH
im not a coffee drinker either, but am making myself drink it because it helps, i can't do starbucks........2 stong, i use maxwell house or folgers..what ever is on sell is what i buy hubby, its really not to bad, i'm getting used to it!! Good luck!!! love ya Tab
Julie H.
on 4/20/06 7:30 am - Marysville, OH
Dr Curry... Am I being inpatient about this? I just feel miserable. I hate to keep complaining. How do you spell "relief"?....to me its not ROLAIDS.. it is actually a good BM. lol Any ideas????? Thanks Julie
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