My husband had an aortic valve replaced and 1 bypass 10 days ago. He is home and seems to be improving daily. His biggest problem seems to be stomach bloat, ...Read more
My husband had an aortic valve replaced and 1 bypass 10 days ago. He is home and seems to be improving daily. His biggest problem seems to be stomach bloat, some swelling in his foot area and constipation. He is using gas relief pills and some laxatives, drinking quite a lot of water and has some prescriptions. Any suggestions or is this fairly normal after a 10 day time.
Suelynn Hanegraaf Hi Carol, I suffer from constipation too and that is my biggest concern as I approach my second AV re ... Read more
Suelynn Hanegraaf Hi Carol, I suffer from constipation too and that is my biggest concern as I approach my second AV replacement on Monday. My cardiac surgeon is allowing me to take magnesium and GasX the week prior and after surgery to help relieve my IBS symptoms (and to try to keep my belly happy). I would recommend asking your surgeon or cardiologist first in case these will counteract with any medications that your husband is on now. I also find that avoiding carbs for awhile (white or jasmine rice is ok) helps and to drink lots of fluids.
Suelynn Hanegraaf AndCarol, just a litte encouragement - if you are even the least bit concerned, I'd call the surgeon' ... Read more
Suelynn Hanegraaf AndCarol, just a litte encouragement - if you are even the least bit concerned, I'd call the surgeon's office to run his symptoms past them.
Richard Munson I am no constipation expert for sure but straining to go cannot be a good thing after heart surgery. ... Read more
Richard Munson I am no constipation expert for sure but straining to go cannot be a good thing after heart surgery.
I am from: Manitoulin, Canada
