I have been taking probiotic since day one and at day 3 I had to take a softener and a suppository to finally go now I'm at day 8 and I have not been in 3 days and don't even feel like going. I feel like I can't push poop out when I do feel like going.
June 2, 2015
Answer: Constipation after surgery Constipation is very common after surgery.This is usually due to the use of narcotic pain medication. If you're taking narcotic pain medication, see if you can back off.Ask your doctor if it's acceptable to use ibuprofen.There are many types of laxatives available.I often recommend my patients use metamucil after surgery, especially if they need to use narcotic pain medication.I also encourage my patients to use high doses of ibuprofen to avoid the need for narcotic pain medication in order to alleviate problems with constipation.We typically discuss these side effects prior to prescribing such medications. Check in with your plastic surgeon to see what he or she has to say.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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June 2, 2015
Answer: Constipation after surgery Constipation is very common after surgery.This is usually due to the use of narcotic pain medication. If you're taking narcotic pain medication, see if you can back off.Ask your doctor if it's acceptable to use ibuprofen.There are many types of laxatives available.I often recommend my patients use metamucil after surgery, especially if they need to use narcotic pain medication.I also encourage my patients to use high doses of ibuprofen to avoid the need for narcotic pain medication in order to alleviate problems with constipation.We typically discuss these side effects prior to prescribing such medications. Check in with your plastic surgeon to see what he or she has to say.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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