How Can Constipation And Abdominal Bloating Be Treated?

Hi, I had an abdominal hysterectomy in Nov. I am just now coming off of recovery because we had several set backs with the incision coming open twice then had to be packed daily on one side. So as you can tell it has been a journey. I have been having problems with my bowels every since the surgery. Constipation and the poop being to big to come out actually making me bleed. My Dr told me to get on stool softeners and try laxatives. I have done that. I am in more pain now. I can not poop for 2 day and my stomach swells all the way out like I m pregnant. When I finally do poop my belly is in pain like I m having contractions for days. Today is my 3rd day in pain for this week. This has been an ongoing cycle. I have been on the stool softener mixed with laxative for about a month. Do you think I should just stop taking them?