Pre- and Post-Op Constipation
I’m 2 days post-op femoral hernia surgery and went into it already 3 days constipated. I can’t even cough or I’m in a severe amount of pain. I take buprenorphine (suboxone without naltrexone) which has me constipated all the time (OIC). I usually get r dun with magnesium citrate but when it goes a bit too long between BMs I have a solid shit followed by diarrhea, so some pushing is involved). I WANT ONLY the diarrhea rn so I don’t have to use my stomach muscles too much. The very thought of straining to poop makes my BH squinch rn. I took magnesium citrate about an hour ago (powder form and doubled the dose) and I’m not even feeling any promising tummy rumbles. I followed it up with a lot more water than usual too. Any advice or recommendations?