Sorry for the sort of message but I feel so bloated that it’s becoming very uncomfortable. I took Senna and nothing happened so far. Please let me know.
Answer: Constipation following surgery hello there and thank you for your questionit is quite normal for this to occur due to the anaesthetic and pain medicationseating plenty of fibre, avoiding codeine-based medication and using lactulose, senna and glycerine suppositories are the usual first lineI am sure things will settle shortly but do contact your hospital/surgeon for advice directlyGood luck
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Answer: Constipation following surgery hello there and thank you for your questionit is quite normal for this to occur due to the anaesthetic and pain medicationseating plenty of fibre, avoiding codeine-based medication and using lactulose, senna and glycerine suppositories are the usual first lineI am sure things will settle shortly but do contact your hospital/surgeon for advice directlyGood luck
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August 17, 2018
Answer: I had my operation done 2 days ago and I am still not able to go to the toilet for a #2, when can I expect to be able to do it? Thank you for your question. It is quite common to be constipated after surgery, especially while taking narcotics. I tell my patients to try to ween off of the narcotics as soon as possible and to push foods that help with constipation such as high fiber foods, prune juice, staying hydrated, etc.
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August 17, 2018
Answer: I had my operation done 2 days ago and I am still not able to go to the toilet for a #2, when can I expect to be able to do it? Thank you for your question. It is quite common to be constipated after surgery, especially while taking narcotics. I tell my patients to try to ween off of the narcotics as soon as possible and to push foods that help with constipation such as high fiber foods, prune juice, staying hydrated, etc.
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August 12, 2018
Answer: Constipation after surgery Thanks much for reaching out. It is common to have constipation after surgery. It may be due to the anesthesia or narcotic pain medicine. Things like Colace and Senna and other over-the-counter remedies can be encouraged. If they are not working contact your surgeon.I hope this helps :-)
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August 12, 2018
Answer: Constipation after surgery Thanks much for reaching out. It is common to have constipation after surgery. It may be due to the anesthesia or narcotic pain medicine. Things like Colace and Senna and other over-the-counter remedies can be encouraged. If they are not working contact your surgeon.I hope this helps :-)
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August 12, 2018
Answer: Post Op Bloated Feeling Hi Lia2407, I understand your concern. It is best, however, that you consult your plastic surgeon for the best advice on how you can go about with your concern. Some medications contribute to a bloated sensation. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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August 12, 2018
Answer: Post Op Bloated Feeling Hi Lia2407, I understand your concern. It is best, however, that you consult your plastic surgeon for the best advice on how you can go about with your concern. Some medications contribute to a bloated sensation. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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Answer: I had my operation done 2 days ago and I am still not able to go to the toilet for a #2, when can I expect to be able to do it? It is a normal response to anesthetics and usually resolves as the medication is degraded in the body. It would be best to regularly follow up with your board certified plastic surgeon to prevent any complication. Watch out for the signs and symptoms of seroma, a collection of fluids, as it is one of the most common associated complication of some surgeries.
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Answer: I had my operation done 2 days ago and I am still not able to go to the toilet for a #2, when can I expect to be able to do it? It is a normal response to anesthetics and usually resolves as the medication is degraded in the body. It would be best to regularly follow up with your board certified plastic surgeon to prevent any complication. Watch out for the signs and symptoms of seroma, a collection of fluids, as it is one of the most common associated complication of some surgeries.
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