Enema after hernia surgery

I recently had surgery to repair a double hernia on my left side and a small hernia on my right side. It's been four weeks ago and I'm wondering, is it safe to take an enema or two now or should I wait for a couple of more weeks

Personally, I would ask my surgin that question.

When I had my penectomy and perinial urethostomy, before I left the hospital, I mentioned that I often get constipated and my go to remedy was an enema. I was given the OK. But we are talking a totally differant surgery. If not absolutely necessary I would give it some time.

I had to use an enema for bowel movements after umbilical hernia repair to keep from popping my stitches. I had a visiting nurse to administer using a plastic bucket. I got tired of having to have an enema every other day. It was an interesting time. I watched the nurse rub her hands together in the bucket to make soapsuds, then it was enema time. One time she was in a hurry and simply squirted hand soap from the sink in the bucket. I guess soap is soap. This was in the early 90's and enema were still in common use at most hospitals. Fleets were a rarity.

I suspect it's not yet healed enough to be absolutely safe.

My recommendation would be to ask the surgeon, but if that's simply not going to happen, then I'd wait until all restrictions on activity have been lifted--when you've got the green light to lift any weight you like, go for a run, shovel snow, whatever vigorous activity you do.

When Mr. PinotNoir had hernia surgery, that was longer than four weeks, but I would not be surprised if it varied depending on the size of the repair and whether it was open or laparoscopic surgery.

Enema after hernia surgery continued....

My surgery was laparoscopic and now six weeks ago. I'm embarrassed to ask my doctor if it's okay to take an enema because I'm afraid he is going to ask a lot of questions....

He's a younger surgeon and I'm sure has no concept of the enjoyment some of us, like me, get from a series of enemas for pleasure and/or relaxation. So asking that question wasn't an option. It's been a little over six weeks now.... Guys, any thoughts on the subject ? ? ? ?