I have a question for those who have had an epi....

Were you able to control your bowels??? Or did you find that when you had to go, you had to go and couldn't stop it from happening?? I had my baby with an epi 3 weeks ago and I am finding it hard to stop myself from going (so I can get to the toilet on time). And I am concerned that this is going to be a problem for me. I will be asking when I go in for my 6 week check up, but until then I am really freaked out that I will not be able to go anywhere for very long, especially if there is no bathroom close by.

*P.s - yep I have been doing some kegels*