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?
Answer: Post op constipation Sadly, constipation is a pretty common side effect to surgery. If you are still on pain meds, speak with your surgeon about switching them up. Keep up with the fiber and drink lots of water. And stop getting on the scale. It's going to take a while for your swelling to subside so it's not an accurate measurement right now and will only bum you out. My best,
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Post op constipation Sadly, constipation is a pretty common side effect to surgery. If you are still on pain meds, speak with your surgeon about switching them up. Keep up with the fiber and drink lots of water. And stop getting on the scale. It's going to take a while for your swelling to subside so it's not an accurate measurement right now and will only bum you out. My best,
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January 26, 2016
Answer: Breast Augmentation Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to have constipation after having surgery. The anesthesia and pain relievers are the most likely cause. Drink plenty of water and try an over-the-counter medication to help relieve this. Contact your surgeon for his/her recommendations if it does not get better. Best of luck!
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Answer: Breast Augmentation Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to have constipation after having surgery. The anesthesia and pain relievers are the most likely cause. Drink plenty of water and try an over-the-counter medication to help relieve this. Contact your surgeon for his/her recommendations if it does not get better. Best of luck!
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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
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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
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January 25, 2016
Answer: Constipation Thank you very much for your question.Yes, constipation can certainly happen after any surgery, due to the combination of anesthesia and postoperative pain medications.Senna may help somewhat, but if that doesn't work, I advise patients that they can take anything from the pharmacy they want. Pills, powders, liquids, and take it "from above or below", whatever is desirable and works.In the U.S. I typically recommend Miralax (polyethylene glycol) taken twice daily for postoperative constipation. I'm not sure what is available in the UK. You may want to contact your doctor and see what they recommend. Best of luck!
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Answer: Constipation Thank you very much for your question.Yes, constipation can certainly happen after any surgery, due to the combination of anesthesia and postoperative pain medications.Senna may help somewhat, but if that doesn't work, I advise patients that they can take anything from the pharmacy they want. Pills, powders, liquids, and take it "from above or below", whatever is desirable and works.In the U.S. I typically recommend Miralax (polyethylene glycol) taken twice daily for postoperative constipation. I'm not sure what is available in the UK. You may want to contact your doctor and see what they recommend. Best of luck!
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