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I've not had a BM for 4 days including my Halo Op day. Is this normal?

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Petential
Petential

I suffer from Grade 3 hems and they have been regular bleeders about 1 week per month. I suffered for over 15 years, tried other solutions without success and was hoping the halo op could resolve my issues. I'm concerned that I have not had a proper BM since the Op or am I being worried unnecessarily, since it's only 4days since the Op. Before the op I have always had regular BMs. Does anyone know if any restriction is inserted to delay BMs following the Halo Op to prevent blood loss and help healing?

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  • teresa34100
    teresa34100 Petential

    Posted

    Hi, I didn’t have the halo method, but if you are taking pain killers, codiene based, then they will constipate you. Also the anaesthetic, if you had one, will take time to leave your system and will slow things down. Drink lots of water, more than you want. 
    • Petential
      Petential teresa34100

      Posted

      I didn't have Codeine prescribed because of its effects, and have only taken paracetamol and ibuprofen. Thanks for your suggestions, I have been trying to up my water intake and hope things improve soon.

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