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A member asked:

My spouse had partial colectomy 7 days ago for diverticulitis. he has not had a bm since before the surgery. he is walking, eating and drinking well. discontinued percocet and now taking tylenol and colace?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

S/p colectomy no BM: Would call his surgeon and as k for recommendations since he is just after surgery. Percocet and other opioids can slow bowel movement as can surgery so that may be playing a role the colace should help .But discuss with his doctor.

Answered 1/26/2018

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