Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I had lap band and hernia surgery two days ago. i am having severe pain and can no longer pass gas or have a bowel movement? normal???
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Pain: Severe pain is never normal. Call your surgeon and follow up. He/she can better answer your question and help control your pain.
Answered 7/5/2014
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I'm almost 2 weeks post ventral hernia surgery and have been very constipated. I had bowel movement & there was a lot of blood. Should I be concerned?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I just had hernia surgery a week ago and had to strain to have a bowel movement and now have vaginal bleeding could it be from the surgery?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
6 weeks after my 3rd hernia surgery I am still having pain especially after bowel movement. Could my hernia be back?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I had a hernia repair two days ago. I have not had a bowel movement since. I have pass gas and urinated. Is this normal after surgery?
Possible small hernia on lower right of abdomen. No pain, or signs of strangulation, if anything, opposite, more gas and loose bowel movements. Insurance won't cover surgery. Can I leave this be for now and not worry?
I had bilateral hernia surgery two days ago and have gained 6 pounds, 125 to 131. Have not had a bowel movement, urination is slow. Suggestions?
Is it normal after open inguinal hernia surgery to get extra sore again after my first few bowel movements since the surgery 6 days ago?
Will I have normal bowel movements after hernia surgery?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
