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constipation and general anesthesia

HELP i have recently had a GA and have not used the toilet for the past two days and i feel no urge to go are the two linked HELLPP PLEASE
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have you been on pain medication that totally slows down digestion.. try eating some foods that will help you go.. prunes are very good i know there not very nice but they work.
If you dont wan to try foods. go to your chemist and they will give you somting to help things along.. but if your taking about not urinnating then straight to see a doctor.
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What kind of surgery did you have?  Usually after surgery this function should return in 48 to 72 hours.  Yes, GA can slow the gut down as well as pain meds, etc.  

Are you eating well yet?  Drinking well yet?  


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sorry just read above i see it is constipation..
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