I'm 6 days post op and I haven't had a bowel movement yet. Is this normal?

October 17, 2016
Asked By:Stoney84 in New Jersey, NJ

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June 6, 2018

Answer: No BM for 6 days is NOT normal.

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 6, 2018

Answer: No BM for 6 days is NOT normal.

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October 19, 2016

Answer: Constipation due to pain meds

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October 19, 2016

Answer: Constipation due to pain meds

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October 19, 2016

Answer: No Bowel movement after surgery

Shahin Fazilat, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 19, 2016

Answer: No Bowel movement after surgery

Shahin Fazilat, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 18, 2016

Answer: Constipation

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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October 18, 2016

Answer: Constipation

Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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October 18, 2016

Answer: I'm 6 days post op and I haven't had a bowel movement yet. Is this normal?

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October 18, 2016

Answer: I'm 6 days post op and I haven't had a bowel movement yet. Is this normal?

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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