If you get your gallbladder removed and your surgeon says it could cause diarrhea for a while but your discharge papers say take stool softener because of the pain medication? Listen to the surgeon.

It hasn't been a fun couple of days.

Thank you for reading my very short rant. Back to the bathroom!

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[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

We generally propel ourselves on jets of water.

[–] InEnduringGrowStrong@sh.itjust.works 7 points 10 months ago (2 children)

More seriously, my sympathies.
If you don't have one already, consider a bidet.
It's nice enough on the day to day, but when you've got diarrhea it helps making it more bearable.

[–] WashedOver@lemmy.ca 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

This so much. If you can swing it the warm water option ones for winter are even better. Luxe Bidet makes affordable ones that I found easy enough to install.

[–] InEnduringGrowStrong@sh.itjust.works 4 points 10 months ago

I mean diarrhea still sucks, but at least you don't also end up with irritation from wiping so much.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

I appreciate the sympathies.