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3 mos. ago i had spinal fusion and bifemeral bipass surgeries 2 days apart and am still having difficulty having good bowel movement, stool is soft but just can't go even when i feel i have to, any idea why?

Q: 3 mos. ago i had spinal fusion and bifemeral bipass surgeries 2 days apart and am still having difficulty having good bowel movement, stool is soft but just can't go even when i feel i have to, any idea why?

: Both surgeries can intefer with the nerves that control bowels. Discuss with surgeons.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Both surgeries can intefer with the nerves that control bowels. Discuss with surgeons.

Answered 5/2/2021

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A member asked:

3 mos. ago i had spinal fusion and bifemeral bipass surgeries 2 days apart and am still having difficulty having good bowel movement, stool is soft but just can't go even when i feel i have to, any idea why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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