Elle86, I wouldn't worry so long as you're not uncomfortable, bloated or nauseated... Maybe you're still pretty cleaned out from the prep? Anyway, sounds like you're already doing all of the right...
I did a quick search on 'depression & surgery' and it seems to be a pretty common occurrence. I understand that the spike in my depressive symptoms is probably situational. I think that I just needed...
Here's the background story... The reason for my surgery was due to a combination of issues... They include lifelong IBS with constipation and consequently, overuse of stimulant laxatives. Last month...
Elle86, I had that exact pain in the same area when I had H.Pylori last year (The lab looked at a stool sample to confirm that it was gone). By the way, that pain & the location is also exactly what...
Thank you so much to you folks for your insight and support! I'm glad I found this site! I don't have too many post-surgical limitations except for diet & lifting. I'm supposed to go for short walks...
I can relate to you, billybologna. I was also put on the "merry go round" of medications years ago, which is why I can say I've tried pretty much all of the SSRI's. I also was switched from med to...
Hi All! I'm wondering if there is anyone here who can relate to having a severe increase in depression symptoms after having surgery... Three weeks ago I had my entire colon removed (Colectomy) due...
I found that I couldn't tolerate SSRI's, and I've tried pretty much all of them. I take Clonazepam (lowest dose qid), Wellbutrin (225mg.), Strattera (40mg.). This is a good combination for me. The...
Hi All! I had a total colectomy 3 weeks ago for colonic inertia and it seemed like things were doing fine. Now for the past 2 days I've had some things going on - I'm wondering if this sounds normal...