BBL: I'm having trouble pooping after my surgery, what do I do?

This is a common problem after surgery since pain medications often slow the gut down. There are many ways to treat this such as suppositories but you should consult with your surgeon to see what he or she recommends. 

Thank you for your question! It is very normal to be constipated after surgery.  Usually you will get prescribed a stool softener to help after surgery.  I recommend to keep taking that and also getting an over the counter suppository will help you go right away! Best of luck!Dhaval Patel
Double Board Certified 
Plastic Surgeon
Chicago 
Hoffman Estates
Oakbrook
Orland Park

Constipation right after surgery is often the result of taking the pain medications. You should talk to your doctor about possible treatments. 

constipation after surgery is extremely common.Probably more than half of patients would take prescription pain medication will become constipated.We usually discuss this with patients before surgery so they can be prepared.We usually discuss this with patients before surgery so they can be prepared.The best approach is always to increase dietary fiber just before or after the procedure.This can be done by altering diet or using supplements such as Metamucil.It's always best to prophylactically treat constipation or address it sooner rather than later. The next alternative is stimulants like ducalax. It's available to taken orally but more effective when taken as suppositories.  The strongest treatment is magnesium citrate.Be very careful with using this.Check in with your plastic surgeon to see what he or she recommends.Best,Mats Hagstrom M.D.