no bowel movement

[kashira28]

hi, i had my laparoscopy surgery 4 days ago now and i still haven’t managed to pass any bowel movements, had anyone else had this problem? how long does it last?

[Endo71]

Hi, yes, mine was 10 days. Try prune juice, prunes, fibre but I had resorted to laxatives (problems with constipation in past as Endo and scarring on bowel). I read that your organs go into shock when surgery is performed and take a while to settle. Hope this helps and you feel better very soon xx

[kashira28 in reply to Endo71]

oh okay i will try those, thank you xx

[cmbxm]

keep hydrated so when you do go to pass a bowel movement it's not hard and painful x

[Lulububs]

I had lap 10 weeks ago make sure u drink loads of water and lactulose solution soon get u back to normal

[ThaliaThalia]

Yes, it's common after surgery.

You could try psyllium husk which was recommended by my lovely G.P. Aloe Vera tablets and Milk of Magnesia both work, too.

It does pass. x

[Emmaemma1978]

Yes mine was 10 days best old wives tail that definitely works warm water with a teaspoon of brown sugar x

[AJJ123]

Are u taking pain killers? If your taking cocodamol one of its side effects are constipation - it slows your digestion.

[danielle996]

I took about 5 days, I was glad it took a little while because I was so worried about having to push. I was only taking paracetamol and drank a lot of water. I’m 8 days post surgery and it’s manageable but all toilet movements are a little uncomfortable! Happy recovery x

[Lallya]

I was told by dr at the hospital to take movicol to soften the stool. I was dreading going due to the pain i was in. I had just had a full hysterectomy. I went to the toilet the day after and i was fine. I agree your other organs internally go into shock when you have an op or things are removed.

Fingers crossed for you whatever method you use. 👍