I had surgery on the 20th of January and I was prescribed Senna herbal laxatives to take to help me go to the toilet I still haven't been 5 days later and I have gained 10lbs in 5 days on a small diet. I am really suffering with a bloated sore tummy. Is there anything you could reccomend to help relief this constipation and is this normal?
January 25, 2016
Answer: Breast augmenation Thank you for your question. Post operative constipation is a common occurrence do to the combination of anesthesia medication and the pain medication prescribed for post operative pain. In our practice we often recommend patients take milk of magnesia or any over the counter stool softener after surgery to facilitate a bowel movement. If the patient still has not had a bowel movement three days after surgery, we recommend a suppository to facilitate the bowel movement.Best regards,Dr. Lane F. Smith, MDPlastic SurgeonLas Vegas, NV
Helpful
January 25, 2016
Answer: Breast augmenation Thank you for your question. Post operative constipation is a common occurrence do to the combination of anesthesia medication and the pain medication prescribed for post operative pain. In our practice we often recommend patients take milk of magnesia or any over the counter stool softener after surgery to facilitate a bowel movement. If the patient still has not had a bowel movement three days after surgery, we recommend a suppository to facilitate the bowel movement.Best regards,Dr. Lane F. Smith, MDPlastic SurgeonLas Vegas, NV
Helpful
January 27, 2016
Answer: Constipation Hi EllieDodardooThank you for your question. Unfortunately constipation is normal after surgery due to anesthesia and pain medication. Typically a stool softener is prescribed from your ps to take after surgery. Make sure you are consuming fluids and adequate fiber intake. If you are doing all that and still have not had a bowel movement your ps might recommend a mild laxative. Please address these issues with your ps and follow up with them. Best of luck
Helpful
January 27, 2016
Answer: Constipation Hi EllieDodardooThank you for your question. Unfortunately constipation is normal after surgery due to anesthesia and pain medication. Typically a stool softener is prescribed from your ps to take after surgery. Make sure you are consuming fluids and adequate fiber intake. If you are doing all that and still have not had a bowel movement your ps might recommend a mild laxative. Please address these issues with your ps and follow up with them. Best of luck
Helpful
