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A 31-year-old female asked:
I had an appendectomy two days ago . i haven't had a poop since. i even took laxative hours ago and nothing . how long should i wait? is it normal?
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Dr. David Earleanswered
General Surgery 33 years experience
Normal : It is a normal part of the healing process, and may go on for a week. As long as your not bloated, have nausea and vomiting, are passing flatus, and are able I stay well hydrated, its ok to wait. If these things are not all there, call your surgeon to discuss. Hope this helps!
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6 year old had an appendectomy about 3 weeks ago. Since then has had mucus in stool. She has had only mucus with no stool on some occasions. Surgeon doesn't seem concerned. Is this normal?
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Yes next step: drink plenty of fluids , take mid laxatives or stool softeners and call your surgeon .
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Is it normal to have slimy/gooey stool after an appendectomy?
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A member asked about a 18-year-old female:
My son is 18 years old has pain that comes and goes right side nausea green poop already had appendectomy 2 years ago?
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Hi doctor.. I underwent lap appendectomy on 7th July 2016. About a month of surgery I started experiencing severe constipation. I poop out stones even?
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