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I'm 4 weeks out...and I have no idea what I did to end up in the er...the doc says its looking like intestinal bowel blockage.... I can't be here...I need to go home ....

Just wondering if anyone knows of possible causes ..

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Hi

You did nothing.Bowel obstruction is a,not too common anymore,complication of abdominal surgery.Most ofthen though people get an illeus where the intestine doesnt start working immediately after surgery again.This usually resolves with meds and doesnt take too long.

Bowel obstruction needs different treatment but you did nothing wrong.

Do try to speak to your dr when he does rounds again to ask 1.what exactly is going on and 2.what the treatment is and 3. How long he thinks this should take.

Then,just try to use the time to rest and relax and do what they tell you to do.

Have you been readmitted or have you been in hospital since surgery?

Good luck and keep us posted.

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Hi

You did nothing.Bowel obstruction is a' date='not too common anymore,complication of abdominal surgery.Most ofthen though people get an illeus where the intestine doesnt start working immediately after surgery again.This usually resolves with meds and doesnt take too long.

Bowel obstruction needs different treatment but you did nothing wrong.

Do try to speak to your dr when he does rounds again to ask 1.what exactly is going on and 2.what the treatment is and 3. How long he thinks this should take.

Then,just try to use the time to rest and relax and do what they tell you to do.

Have you been readmitted or have you been in hospital since surgery?

Good luck and keep us posted.[/quote']

I haven't been admitted but I have been @ the hospital for 24 hours .the er doctors didnt find anything major.They ran a ct and just found that i was constipated...duhhhh...damm doctors..lol..i went to my surgeon today and he toldme that im not eating enough and gave me colace if that doesnt work then he will check my gallbladder..dont get the connection ....but i will follow doctors orders ...thank u for ur kind words...

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Yeah I've read a lot about Constipation on here. Take the meds and keep things moving! (smile) I feel for ya! Not fun!

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I would advise (with docs permission) starting a regular regimen of something like Mirilax, I found my solution to be 1/2 cap every morning and 2 teaspoons of chia seeds twice a day make me VERY regular. Surgery and anesthesia does a number on your intestines at times - part of the reason for the liquid only pre-op diet and bowel prep. You were just unlucky. Wish you well friend.

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