Can anyone give me some advice for my sister Radiogirl? She had her surgery 10 days ago and still has not had a bowel movement. Her stomach, torso, and back are all swollen. She looks like she's 7 months pregnant! She's extremely tired, although we have cut back on the Percocet, believing it to be the culprit of the constipation. She has abdominal pain, and of course, back pain, now that she's cut back the Percocet. We've spoken to doctor's office twice in last 24 hours and he says it's not unusual.
Has anybody experienced this type of thing after surgery, or do you have any suggestions for relief. She's hardly eating anything at all, just nibbling on fruit and crackers; drinking lots of water because she's unbelievably thirsty.
Thanks for any light you can shed on her misery.
Marsha, her sister.
Has anybody experienced this type of thing after surgery, or do you have any suggestions for relief. She's hardly eating anything at all, just nibbling on fruit and crackers; drinking lots of water because she's unbelievably thirsty.
Thanks for any light you can shed on her misery.
Marsha, her sister.
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