Constipation/ small hard stools - 6 Days Post Takedown | The J-Pouch Group

Anthony GambleMember

Just wondering if anyone could give any tips regarding the topic title. The first few days after surgery my stools were pretty loose. However my intestines seem to have done a good job at absorbing the water and my stools are now pretty firm. However i would like them to be a lot softer and easier to pass. As sometimes they are causing me to bleed and are hard to pass.

Would introducing soluble fibre be a good idea, supplements? I had no idea constipation would be an issue with a J pouch.

Any advice would be great

Thanks

Anthony

4/22/1610:14 AM

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

First thing is to increase your fluids. If you are still taking pain pills, wean off of them. Adding a fiber supplement could help, but you can also add roughage in the form of soft fruits and vegetables. Increase your activity.

Jan

4/22/1611:42 AM

ElmerFuddMember

Make grape juice ("liquid-plumber" for the gut, I call it) a regular part of your diet. And I guarantee things will be more free-flowing

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