Thanks for posting your experience. I too share a similar experience as I have problems with bowel elimination post-robotic prostatectomy. Like you, I've found stool softeners to be of little help. I do however take 3 Senna tablets (natural laxative) every 10 days or so and I drink a dose of corn dextrin (similar to Benefiber) every day. This seems to help my situation. I've had rectal ultrasounds to make sure everything is ok and my GI Specialist tells me there's really not much that can be done at this point. They've told me to take Miralax (which helps but I prefer the Senna as it's more natural). I wish I had an answer for you. I think mild exercise helps but I do share your frustration at this. I am no where back to where I was as far as bowel movements go. I have managed to get back on a daily schedule where I'm somewhat regular but my stools are really hard most of the time due to getting backed up when they reach the rectum. I wish someone had better answers. Good luck to you.View Thread