Recently had bowel impaction , seeking advice on maintenance!
Hello r/constipation , I am not a frequent flyer here but may be soon!
I was just released from the hospital after a week long stay for impacted stool in my colon , and good god do I NEVER want to experience that again. Nothing that has happened to me health wise comes close to how miserably sick I was from that and also the treatment. Surgery was discussed and that was terrifying.
I’ve been on weight loss injections that slow gastric function and digestion, so the cause is known. Am extremely determined to never have this happen again , to the extent I am stopping my weight loss medication. Unfortunately it has hurt a couple regions in my colon with confirmed colitis and I have to wait weeks to follow up with anyone.
My question for you all since I am stuck in limbo waiting to get follow up help , for your constipation day to day upkeep what does maintenance look like for you? Miralax daily? Probiotics? Etc?
Thanks in advance !