A member asked:

How long does it take to pass flatus after an abdominal surgery?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Recovery support: Constipation after surgery is very common. The anesthetic meds, the immobility, the narcotic pain meds all work to slow the bowel. Walking, hydration, laxatives will help with flatus and bowels moving. Okay to call into your surgery team, go to your post op appointment.

Answered 9/28/2016

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