I’m also having a really hard time advocating for myself because of the shame I feel talking about bowel problems. I’m pretty sure the doctor doesn’t know the extent of my issues. Warning this might be TMI. Sometimes I go over two weeks without a bowel movement and it’s miserable. I can only go with the aid of a laxative and only certain ones work. I never get everything out when I go, so I’m constpated 24/7. I need to pluck up the courage and just be open with the details to my doctor about what’s going on but I naturally really struggle with advocating for myself, so if anyone has tips on how to advocate let me know.