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| Is IBS kind of a normal thing after laser? I am in month 7 and almost from
the beginning of the recovery, I have had this urge to have a bowel
movement all day long. It is very frustrating! Any similar experiences?
Levsin has helped some but I don't want to be dependent on it.
HB
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| Philip Magallanes 2005-01-10, 7:11 pm |
| OK. Here goes. I had a regular TURP a little over 4 months ago. My
recovery from the TURP was fine. But immediately after the surgery my IBS
flared up. It is just starting to settle down. That frequent urge to have
a bowel movement is part of the IBS, at least for me. Also, I have had to
live with excessive gas or flatulence.
Everyone is different, so what works for me may not work for you, but this
is what works for me:
Reduce fat intake. Increase water soluble fiber (like Citrucel).
Eat a lot of little meals instead of three big ones. Use French Bread (no
fat) as a staple.
My doctor gave me some Bentyl to help control the cramping. I'm not sure if
it helps or not, but I still take it.
Good luck.
Phil
"CJ" <cj@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
news:wuAEd.81617$mA3.62393@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> Is IBS kind of a normal thing after laser? I am in month 7 and almost
> from
> the beginning of the recovery, I have had this urge to have a bowel
> movement all day long. It is very frustrating! Any similar experiences?
> Levsin has helped some but I don't want to be dependent on it.
> HB
>
>
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| Gutbuster 2005-01-10, 7:11 pm |
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"CJ" <cj@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
news:wuAEd.81617$mA3.62393@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> Is IBS kind of a normal thing after laser? I am in month 7 and almost
> from
> the beginning of the recovery, I have had this urge to have a bowel
> movement all day long. It is very frustrating! Any similar experiences?
> Levsin has helped some but I don't want to be dependent on it.
> HB
>
>
I have IBS and that isn't a feature of it for me. I often have trouble
crapping and the only way I can is a massive dose of coffee or a large
caffeine drink of some time. This is something they warn you away from but
it is well known in aged care homes that if you want someone to do a
movement, give them a strong coffee/tea and it works for me.
I get pain in the gut feeling really bad etc but I never have a feeling as
if I have a crap to do all day long.
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| Gutbuster 2005-01-10, 7:11 pm |
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"Philip Magallanes" <pgmagallanes@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:U4Kdnbfva5OORn_cRVn-qA@comcast.com...
> OK. Here goes. I had a regular TURP a little over 4 months ago. My
> recovery from the TURP was fine. But immediately after the surgery my IBS
> flared up. It is just starting to settle down. That frequent urge to
> have a bowel movement is part of the IBS, at least for me. Also, I have
> had to live with excessive gas or flatulence.
Excessive gas - yes! The good thing for me is that my work involves driving
from spot to spot to put out "fires". I work in computer repair etc. You can
get a lot done while driving on your own! 
I had thought of moving to Rotorua NZ where the thermal pools make the whole
town smell like someone farted. I got away with a lot in that town when I
visited it!
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| Marcus 2005-01-11, 7:12 pm |
| This is a side effect of any surgery involving that area of the body. The
Bladder, Prostate and Rectum share a synergy of nerves. Depending on your
particular anatomy, there is a chance of various senses of post-surgical
urgency to develop.
Marcus
"Gutbuster" <dont-stare@me.private.parts> wrote in message
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> "CJ" <cj@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:wuAEd.81617$mA3.62393@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
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> I have IBS and that isn't a feature of it for me. I often have trouble
> crapping and the only way I can is a massive dose of coffee or a large
> caffeine drink of some time. This is something they warn you away from but
> it is well known in aged care homes that if you want someone to do a
> movement, give them a strong coffee/tea and it works for me.
>
> I get pain in the gut feeling really bad etc but I never have a feeling as
> if I have a crap to do all day long.
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>
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| Derek F. 2005-01-12, 7:11 pm |
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"CJ" <cj@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
news:wuAEd.81617$mA3.62393@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> Is IBS kind of a normal thing after laser? I am in month 7 and almost
> from
> the beginning of the recovery, I have had this urge to have a bowel
> movement all day long. It is very frustrating! Any similar experiences?
> Levsin has helped some but I don't want to be dependent on it.
> HB
>
>
Did you have a course of anti biotic after the procedure? There is a type of
anti biotic induced IBS. I had it for months after triple therapy for
Helicobacter Pylori.
Derek.
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| Spread deMocracy 2005-01-12, 10:07 pm |
| I don't know if I am imagining things, nor if what I experienced is anything
close to what you have, but I have found that following my surgery, if I eat
meats, I have much discomfort, feeling both bloated and as though I need to
the can often. I now ensure about an 70:30 ratio of veggies to meats, even
if eating just chicken as the meat. This has helped me greatly, but still
have some bad days. In my previous life as a vegan, I experienced no
problems whatsoever including completely eradicating a serious case of acid
reflux. I am slowly working up the nerve to go back to 100% vegan meals.
Here's wishing you the very best of luck.
"CJ" <cj@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
news:wuAEd.81617$mA3.62393@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> Is IBS kind of a normal thing after laser? I am in month 7 and almost
> from
> the beginning of the recovery, I have had this urge to have a bowel
> movement all day long. It is very frustrating! Any similar experiences?
> Levsin has helped some but I don't want to be dependent on it.
> HB
>
>
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| Gutbuster 2005-01-13, 7:10 pm |
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"CJ" <cj@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
news:wuAEd.81617$mA3.62393@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> Is IBS kind of a normal thing after laser? I am in month 7 and almost
> from
> the beginning of the recovery, I have had this urge to have a bowel
> movement all day long. It is very frustrating! Any similar experiences?
> Levsin has helped some but I don't want to be dependent on it.
> HB
>
>
I have IBS and that isn't a feature of it for me. I often have trouble
crapping and the only way I can is a massive dose of coffee or a large
caffeine drink of some time. This is something they warn you away from but
it is well known in aged care homes that if you want someone to do a
movement, give them a strong coffee/tea and it works for me.
I get pain in the gut feeling really bad etc but I never have a feeling as
if I have a crap to do all day long.
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| Gutbuster 2005-01-13, 7:10 pm |
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"Philip Magallanes" <pgmagallanes@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:U4Kdnbfva5OORn_cRVn-qA@comcast.com...
> OK. Here goes. I had a regular TURP a little over 4 months ago. My
> recovery from the TURP was fine. But immediately after the surgery my IBS
> flared up. It is just starting to settle down. That frequent urge to
> have a bowel movement is part of the IBS, at least for me. Also, I have
> had to live with excessive gas or flatulence.
Excessive gas - yes! The good thing for me is that my work involves driving
from spot to spot to put out "fires". I work in computer repair etc. You can
get a lot done while driving on your own!
I had thought of moving to Rotorua NZ where the thermal pools make the whole
town smell like someone farted. I got away with a lot in that town when I
visited it!
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| Spread deMocracy 2005-01-15, 2:12 am |
| I don't know if I am imagining things, nor if what I experienced is anything
close to what you have, but I have found that following my surgery, if I eat
meats, I have much discomfort, feeling both bloated and as though I need to
the can often. I now ensure about an 70:30 ratio of veggies to meats, even
if eating just chicken as the meat. This has helped me greatly, but still
have some bad days. In my previous life as a vegan, I experienced no
problems whatsoever including completely eradicating a serious case of acid
reflux. I am slowly working up the nerve to go back to 100% vegan meals.
Here's wishing you the very best of luck.
"CJ" <cj@cinci.rr.com> wrote in message
news:wuAEd.81617$mA3.62393@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> Is IBS kind of a normal thing after laser? I am in month 7 and almost
> from
> the beginning of the recovery, I have had this urge to have a bowel
> movement all day long. It is very frustrating! Any similar experiences?
> Levsin has helped some but I don't want to be dependent on it.
> HB
>
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