Yes, I have had horrible pooping experiences with the crying as well as the dread of having to go again because of the awful pain. I have found that organic powdered psyllium husk is really helpful in decreasing frequency. The mucous-like quality also soothes the tissues of alimentary canal. It has to be powdered and mixed with water, has to be organic, and can't be mixed with other ingredients; no metamucil for me, though others seem to find it helpful. I can't even have it in convenient capsules. I have tried multiple forms of psyllium and have come up with this specific bunch of criteria. I eased into taking it, starting with 1 teaspoon with water before meals to slow down the guts. I didn't want to make my stools bulk up much right away because of the sore butt. This has not been a quick fix, nor does it fix everything, but it has really increased my quality of life by making my butthole much happier. Extra added bonus: my guts are more toned and less likely to get kinked up around adhesions created during surgery, which can cause bowel obstructions. Those are the worst!