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Had very difficult to pass bowel movement after having emergency surgery for removal of small intestine due to blockage.. very painful at incision site. this is day 11 post op.. is this normal to still have pain..if so how long do i expect pain.thank?
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Best advice is to discuss with surgeon who did surgery what to expect in women like you who had surgery they did.
Answered 3/10/2023
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