I’ve only ever used a bidet on our honeymoon in Hawaii, not before nor since. It wasn’t the magical solution others say it was, at least not for me personally. Due to excessive scar tissue and bowel obstruction after my J-pouch surgery it was nearly 3.5 months of not using the bathroom in a traditional manner. After the final takedown surgery, I remember stopping frequently on the drive home nearly in tears in the bathroom due to the sensitivity and fear of wiping. That was nearly 8 years ago now and I feel 100% “normal” now. I am incredibly fortunate however as I can go an entire work shift (8-10) hours without a BM if I must (although that becomes uncomfortable). On average I have 5-6 BMs a day and very very rarely any during the night. If it helps, then use it! We have to take advantage of anything that works, for times of stomach distress I turn to Metamucil. Slows everything down, gets rid of watery diarrhea, and “firey” BMs.