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Constipated Due To Surgery And Medication. Is It Okay To Eat Oat Meal?

I am constipated due to a recent surgery and medication. I have taken stool softeners and ex lax today but need to eat something before the day is done. Is it okay to eat oatmeal? I have been constipated for 4 day. After a suppository earlier today i had a very small bowel movement...
Wed, 11 Dec 2013
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Hello

Thanks for the query

It is ok to have oat meal, you can also add lots of fibre to your diet in the form of green leafy vegetables and fruits which will add bulk to your stool which in turn helps in the bowel movement. Continue taking stool softeners as prescribed.

I hope I was of help

Regards
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Constipated Due To Surgery And Medication. Is It Okay To Eat Oat Meal?

Hello Thanks for the query It is ok to have oat meal, you can also add lots of fibre to your diet in the form of green leafy vegetables and fruits which will add bulk to your stool which in turn helps in the bowel movement. Continue taking stool softeners as prescribed. I hope I was of help Regards