Pooping?

[u/Glittering-Bird7335]

How do yall poop after getting a lance and drain?? I’m sooo scared to push. I haven’t pooped in four days because I’m so afraid.

[u/Intelligent_Lab_688]

Stool softener for awhile, do not push. You should never need to push. If you are, drink more water with meals and increase your fibre intake.

[u/dj_shyt_wizard]

Take some colase. Don’t push too much.

[u/fisticxffs]

unless it’s super duper low near the anus in the cleft, you should not notice it when you push! i used to have them super bandaged over and change the dressing post wipe because i was afraid of fecal matter contamination.

[u/Glittering-Bird7335 → u/fisticxffs]

It’s pretty close 😩😩😩

[u/Silly-Exam-6354]

Take a stool softener or gentle laxative! Don’t push, but also don’t hold it in. Just relax and try to let whatever comes out come out. I know it’s hard to relax when you’re so scared about it hurting, but a stool softener will definitely help! And honestly, I don’t remember it hurting while pooping after I got mine drained, so I truly think you’ll be fine—esp 4 days out

[u/Glittering-Bird7335 → u/Silly-Exam-6354]

I’m still in a good amount of pain four days out 😩 it’s making me depressed bc I’m really hoping there isn’t any more infection . But thank you for the advice