Rosie,
Don't beat yourself up too much on the constipation thing. The books hardly address it, no one likes to talk about it, yet I used to run into people in the hospital who told me it was one of the most difficult things to manage. I too am having problems with it, still, even though I am over three weeks past treatment. It has caused me to lose even more weight and I am sure is impeding my healing process. I actually did pretty well while I was actually being treated. This thing seems to cycle weekly now and I end up vomiting and not being able to eat or drink (or keep medication down) for several days at a time - not to mention dehydration. Not a pretty picture. I have done much experimenting with the laxatives and have not found a way to reach equilibrium. Once my diet has expanded to include fruits and vegetables (they're way to acidic and burn too much right now)I am sure that things will improve, not to mention getting off of the pain meds which play a big role in this. Those in OCF who haven't had problems with it are very fortunate indeed. I have followed your and Heathers plight closely and you will both be in my prayers every day.