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A member asked:

I had a hellers myotomy on monday and i can slowly pass urine but i am completely constipated. i am not having tummy pains but also have no urges to go. i am eating high fibre and taking lactulose. working? we are now day day 4 past surgery?

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It could be related to not eating before surgery or right after and you might have a BM soon. In immediate post surgery cases it is always bes and safest to consult the operating surgeon for any post-op problems.

Answered 9/16/2022

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After my Hellers Myotomy I cannot have a BM (4weeks later) is it possible that surgery damaged my nerves? could they recover? I am on lots of medication from Dr which is still not working currently and see surgeon next week?

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I am taking lactulose for my constipation l never seem to pass enough stool l cant seem to pass wind and useually end up takeing a glycerin supposity?

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Is there a risk of low ammonia blood levels in a healthy person due to taking high doses of Lactulose daily for constipation?

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