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I am 8 days post appendectomy. i am dealing with bowel irregularity even though i am off meds. would there be a risk doing enemas with this type of surgery? i usually respond well to enemas. i am already using still softeners?
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Should be no risks. Might also try using miralax to move things along.
Answered 8/7/2022
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