I didn't realize that I would be constipated from the surgery and pain meds until it actually happened. No one warned me. I don't remember exactly how many days it was, but it was somewhere around 5-8 days.

Many women are worried about this when the time comes. The best advice is to try not to worry and to allow nature to take its course. One often does not have a bowel movement for a day or two after giving birth and this usually gives you a chance to recover. Make sure that you eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and especially that you drink plenty of water to prevent constipation and encourage a soft stool.

No. You can comfortably keep the DivaCup in when you urinate or have a bowel movement just as you can a tampon.

Many people are under the impression that they only need to have one bowel movement a week or less. Bowel disease, constipation, colon cancer, and stomach pain are all disorders that are leading to what I call the "Silent Killer in America." Colon health and colon problems are the most over-looked health problems in today's society. Due to the poor diet in America, 200 million people suffer from constipation and do not have the required two to four bowel movements daily.

Good question. When we were coming up with a name for this monster at the very first meeting at Max Fish in late August of 2001 the question was raised what would we call ourselves. K. Thor Jensen said it should be called some sort of movement, like the Dadaist movement, or underground comics movement, etc. So He slurs, "What kind of movemenat should we be?" and I wheezed, "A Bowel Movement." And thus the name was born.

There are different options available to treat/manage loss of bowel control (incontinence). Since every case is unique, our physicians will recommend an individualized treatment plan once consultation and testing take place.

A normal bowel movement is soft and unformed. It should break apart when it hits the water - or at least when flushed. This is not to be confused with diarrhea, which is characterized by watery consistency and, sometimes, mucus.

Total joint replacement surgery typically lasts 1-2 hours. If your case may require longer, your doctor will have discussed this with you. If for some reason your surgery takes longer than anticipated, the operating room staff will be in contact with your family.

Some surgeons believe that a 'bowel prep' decreases constipation after surgery and makes managing a colon injury safer. In my experience colon injury is extremely rare and constipation is not a post-surgical problem. Therefore I do not recommend cleaning out the bowel prior to surgery.

This book series is perfect for anyone who has experienced chronic Irritable Bowel Syndrome because many of the causes and cures have only been recently discovered. You may have tried fancy diets, strict menu plans, and other restrictive eating guidelines and none have worked. Cure Irritable Bowel is perfect for you in particular because there are so many other causes of IBS that you may not have looked at or been tested for. Irritable Bowel can be cured at any age and any stage of the disorder.

Urine is a sterile substance, so it is permissible for the laboring woman to urinate in the water. Birth attendants and partners, however, should get out of the tub and use the bathroom. It is also permissible to release a bowel movement in the water (and this may very well happen during the third stage of labor). Remove the fecal matter from the water with a scooper as soon as possible.

Small white worms about the size of a grain of rice are probably tapeworm segments. They are contracted from swallowing fleas or other infected intermediate hosts and can be eliminated with medication obtained from your veterinarian. There are other intestinal parasites that your pet may have that can only be detected with a laboratory test. Your pet should be tested yearly by bringing in a stool specimen during its physical examination.

Sounds like Giardia, a not so pleasant parasite - sort of like having the flu for a long time. Lots of gas, bloated bellies, skinny bodies, not much muscle, and a "distinctive odor", like nothing you want to smell again. Tough to get rid of. Clears up with medication, can return. See an infectious disease doctor. Some doctors say it's contagious, some say it isn't. Often from drinking water. Very common in the 3rd World, lots of it in North America too, sometimes called 'Beaver Fever'.

Yes! There are a number of hormonal changes that occur during the onset of labor which may provoke diarrhea in some women. You may want to discuss the use of an enema with your doctor.

The children are placed in short leg casts at the time of surgery; these casts will be on for up to six weeks. The children should keep their feet elevated for the first 48 hours and/or up to one week after surgery to decrease swelling and pain. They may walk on these casts and most children feel well enough to be up on their feet in three of four days.

Every patient and every eye is different, but patients commonly see well enough to drive the day after surgery. Ask your doctor how quickly he or she expects you to recover.

After you have decided to schedule you will usually be able to get a surgical date within 4 to 8 weeks.