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A member asked:
How long after an appendectomy should i expect to have a bowel movement? its been around two days. im eating normal and taking a stool softener.
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See answer: Most people move their bowel by day 3 or 4. If no BM by then check with your Dr. Increase fiber in your diet and liquids. Increase your ambulation and amount of time up and about which will help you move your bowels.
Answered 11/14/2021
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