No bowel movement

[SandraS]

good day everyone, hubby had his colonoscopy on Thursday July 11, later in the day around 3 or so. Since then he has had no bowel movement , today Sunday July 14. Should he take a stool softener with laxative in it . He has been eating. thank you for all your help

 

[nogutsnoglory]

That is not normal at all, I think you need to call the on call doctor at your practice and alert them. They may very well tell you to take a sort of prep to initiate a bowel movement but let them know what's going on.

 

[UnXmas]

Hi, the preps for colonoscopies can mess up your system a bit. He has had his bowel completely emptied, and will have been eating less for a couple of days. If was given pain meds or other drugs, that could slow his system down too.

If he's had no pain or other symptoms, I wouldn't worry too much at this point. Last time I had bowel surgery I didn't go for several days (not normal with my illness), but I did go eventually and nothing was wrong.

 

[afidz]

I agree with both above posts, at least give the GI a heads up nut it may be nothing to worry about. Signs of an obstruction other than not going would be nausea and vomiting, pain and tenderness in abdomen , cramping and bloating. Here is a link to the WebMD page on bowel obstructions. just have him keep an eye out for how he feels
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/bowel-obstruction-topic-overview

 

[Memymo]

I agree with unxmas! If your really worried about it, give him prone juice. If that doesn't help get coloxyl with senna from the pharmacy. I'd personally avoid Metamucil.
Thats what I give my patients on the ward. Read up about the above signs and symptoms of a blockage but I doubt from what you've said he has one. If you suspect he does take him to your GP or local hospital. Is he passing wind?