I am posting on behalf of my father. My dad has FAP and got the J pouch surgery when he was between the age of 18-20. Fast forward about 3-4 weeks ago, he finally went to get a colonoscopy and found he had duodenal cancer. They suggested the whipple surgery. He has been in the hospital since October 10, surgery went well. However, he is 70 years old so a lot slower at healing and his body has had some trauma over time due to some things that has happened in his life. After his whipple surgery it has made him go without a bowel movement for 10-13 days and he has been having severe gas pain and appears to be a bit weaker than getting stronger. And according to the doctors, there isn't too much they can do to help relieve the gas pain or get his bowels going because the majority of medication is for people that have colons. The only thing they have given him is suppository and 2 enemas. So I was reaching out to see if any one had some suggestions to help stimulate his bowels since he hasn't had too much strength to walk as often as he should be. The doctors seem to not be too worried but hes just been in severe pain. Thanks.
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