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A member asked:
I had foot surgery 15 oct. had bm before surgery. had small one on 18th. none since. eating what usually makes me go. take dulcolax 4 da. drink water.
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Keep on doing that,: And you'll get the bm soon. Its the pain meds which have this side effect. If you get any other symptoms, like distension of your tummy, then see your pcp, but keep with eating, laxatives, prune juices, drink plenty of water etc, and I am sure you'll be successful very soon.
Answered 10/23/2013
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