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What type of fiber is best 4 a person with slow movin digestive tract an since last laporotomy had no bm 4 ovr a wk an never had a urge to have bm sin?
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Dietary fiber: Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/fiber/nu00033 for information re dietary fiber. However, since you haven't had a bowel movement since abdominal surgery, go see your surgeon. Of course, you need to eat & drink in order for something to come out. If you can't have a bowel movement and are having abdominal pain, then you need to get evaluated emergently for possible bowel obstruction.
Answered 1/15/2020
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Fiber and water: You need to consult your surgeon. You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948
Answered 1/15/2020
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