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A member asked:
Following hernis surgery bowels stoped working, how long before they will work again, what to do?
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Variable: It is not unusual after any surgery for the bowels to be slow. The bowels slow down for a number of reasons - decreased activity after surgery, pain meds cause bowels to be slow, daily routine not 'normal'... The best thing you can do to help is to remain active (within the limitations per your doctor) - even if it is just walking, limit pain meds, drink plenty of water, take a fiber supplement.
Answered 3/16/2014
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