foods to eat post hemorrhoidectomy

I'm four days post opp n I find that running warm water over ur anus while having a bm makes it easier...much easier in my opinion.I have the sits bath bag with the hose connected.I got it from the hospital when I left and I jus fill it with warm water when I'm ready to go.

"it saved mine and my drs life" :'D :'D :'D
your reaction is priceless and very helpful in indicating how useful squatting is. thank you!

I've been eating: fish, lots of olive oil, oatmeal, yogurt, brocolli, green beans, luna bars, whole grain spaghetti (barilla plus), green tea, and fiber one muffins. And 4-5 chewable fiber gummies each day. This has worked out really well; everything passes much easier than prior to the hemorrhoid removal.

Does anyone recommend eating popcorn after a hemroidectomy, I had my surgery 1.5 weeks ago

I came out of hospital today having had mine yesterday. Like you I had no pain killers or advice re diet. Told me to buy everything over the counter. Gave me lactulose and milk of magnesia today. Stomach very active, painful and full of gas. Feeling generally ok.

So it worked did you experience a lot of bleeding??

Thanks so much

I had the surgery on Oct.15,2015.bm'sr still painful,but I'm looking often.I just wish I could eat¬ feel like I'm gonna poo my pants if I can't find a restroom immediately. I'm a otherwise healthy 51 year old.the muscle spasms when I took laxatives about killed me,so I'm just pushing liquids, soft bland food&lots of fruit & veggies

If I did not believe in a Higher Power I certainly would in the days following this surgery. Truely a life changing experience. I owe a lot to the viewing of this site for doing well in preparation and now 3 days post. From squatting to diet to meds. Thank you. I note not many seem to wish they did not go through with the surgery.

I understand. I cry like a baby when i feel that coming on. I was in hot bath one day and actually hadbm in water. It helped a little. I just pray that this doesnt last longer than 2 weeks cause i am loosing it!

I am 8 days post-op. Today is the first day the pain has been manageable. For the first few days I thought I would surely die. I passed out a few times from the pain. BMs were from hell. I found myself having to have bm in tub of warm water to try for some ounce of relief and even that left me shaking in pain. Been taking pain meds and muscle relaxers, stool softeners to ease bm. At first i was using miralax but that just made me go all the time which was awful. Stayed on a liquid diet and spent more time than not in the bathtub with water as hot as i could stand it. I still have a few bms a day and they scare the hell out of me each time. This has been the most painful experience I could ever imagine. .. any other place on my body that could have something go wrong and it had to be my a** hole... smh.

I'm on my 5th day post-op, and I have learned a few things about pain killers. I was in so much pain, and passing a BM (even though the quantity wasn't anything to write home about) about sent me through the roof. My doctor gave me generic Norco, but I have learned that all narcotic pain killers also cause constipation. Hmm, counter-productive. After constantly feeling the need to "go" but not really being able to for four days, I took Milk of Magnesia last night (I have already been taking Citrucel morning and night and fruits and vegetables and lots of water, but no help). I finally got relief this afternoon. Still super painful, but now I don't feel like I always have to go. I also decided to stop the narcotics and just take Extra-Strength Tylenol. It's not as potent, but it doesn't cause constipation. I took two this afternoon, and I found they have really helped with the pain. The other pain killers, I think, were adding to my pain and discomfort.

Second day after OP, have had an incredible time dealing with the pain before my prescription was ready. This thread had been incredibly helpful, and I wish to share some of my findings with all of you:

Miralax:
I found it to be way better than stool softener. The trick to Miralax for me is to NOT take the recommended dosage. I take 1/5 the dosage after each meal, and I have very soft stool without it making me want to go all the time. I recommend you trying it out a week before surgery and see what is the right dosage for you.

Enema needle trick:
So pre-OP I had to take milk of magnesia in the morning and Fleet enema at night. The problem is that the constant BM during that day had made my butt incredibly painful. So painful that it refuses to open even though my stomach was complaining that there's water in my bowel, especially after I used the enema. In desperation, I took the cap off the enema, remove the small value inside the cap, and now I'm left with the enema needle alone. I lube up the needle and inserted it as if I'm using the enema, except now I'm squatting above my toilet. Long behold, I was able to release all the liquid without dying in pain. The trick is to wiggle the cap around once inserted, so your bowl would go to work, otherwise you'll only release an ounce of water.

First day post OP the anesthesia was making me not able to release the gas. At night my stomach was growling and I needed relief. Once again I used the needle and got some gas out at the squad position. Once the needle is in, I got on the floor on a bowing position, wiggle my body back and forth, and long behold all my gas were released. Second day I was finally able to release gas on my own, thank god.

Bidet:
Get a portable bidet for $15 and use hot water to clean up after each BM. With or without hemmy problems, the bidet allows me to relax my rectum and let it close properly each time. A fancy electronic bidet cost $250 at Home Depot and it's worth every penny.

Hope this helps and good luck to all!

This is helpful, but I feel like killing myself, the pain is unbearable. I'm on day 6 and I'm still in pain. I never thought a grown man like me would cry every day. I don't know how long I can deal with this.

Day 4 post op hemorrhoidectomy. Had 3 large hemorrhoids and 1 small removed. Had an allergic reaction to the pain meds prescribed. Been trying to function off of ibupofen. Finally had 1st BM. It was a beast! Been trying to pass this for the past 2 days. Feel SO much relief but am afraid to eat because of the next one coming. Trying to stay optimistic but it's hard to see the light at the end of this tunnel.