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I had open surgery on an umbilical and epigastric hernia. i havent had a bm in 48 hrs and its starting to become a painfull issue...
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Call your surgeon: I would let your surgeon know. At a minimum, a stool softener and/ or a gentle laxative would be reasonable considerations.
Answered 2/17/2016
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