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Tmi

I know this is a bit too much info but since surgery I have had issues with bowel movements sometimes I go a week without one :/ what do it do

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      That happened to me, too. Try taking a Fiber supplement daily. If you're actually getting constipated, take a stool softener (NOT a laxative) like Colace daily until you are a little more regular ag

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    That happened to me, too. Try taking a Fiber supplement daily. If you're actually getting constipated, take a stool softener (NOT a laxative) like Colace daily until you are a little more regular again.

    Good luck!

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    I started stool softener the day after surgery..........not working as good as I would like, but things are moving a bit. 3 weeks out.

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    Same thing happened to me! I think I pooped about 5 days post-surgery, and it was literally like an m&m!!!! All those suggestions are great! Plus, walk!

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