wonder when bowel movement will be normal

[chuck7392781]

hello i had to have emergencey bowel surgey after a blood clot  cut bllod flow to my bowel 2 foot of my small bowel was removed dr. says i can eat what i want but have bad gas and loose bowel movements they have me takeing a stool softner because of the pain pills i was takeing i went awhile and didnt take those got constpated back on them for now its been five weeks since surgey also have a bad case of hemmroids any help anybody could give would be wellcome thanks

[chuck7392781]

thank you so much for your answer

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

Well, flatulence could occur due to stress, aerophagia, gastroesophageal reflux, malabsorption syndromes, lactose intolerance, GI infections/ parasitic infestations, dietary causes etc. It is common after GI surgery due to stress, diet changes, decreased GI motility, inflammation etc. I would suggest taking a soft diet for the next few weeks and avoiding processed foods. Constipation is best avoided by use of laxatives, while taking caution that they are not over used. Hopefully this should settle over the next few weeks. In cases the symptoms continue after next 4-6 weeks, you may seek a review with your gastroenterologist.
Hope this helps.

Take care!