Question:
what are the symptoms of intestinal blockage?

Since my surgery on 4-5-01, I've suffered with terrible constipation. I've tried Milk of Magnesia, Benefiber, Senokot, etc. I usually go for a week without a bowel movement, and even then not much of one. My stomach is usually hard and swollen. I took a dose of M.O.M and two enemas yesterday morning with still no results. Just wondering could I possibly have a blockage?    — Shelley P. (posted on August 20, 2002)

August 20, 2002
I dont know much but I think that after the 3th day trying with no luck you should call you doctor right away and wait that long good luck
   — mabel S.

August 21, 2002
I have the same problem.... the worst was for NINE days. Plus severe nausea. Not fun. A couple of things.... are you drinking enough? Eating enough greens, fiber, etc? Too much dairy? Correctol was the only thing that moved it along, but that was awful too. I ended up having a hernia from a previous surgery in which my bowels were going through the hole in my stomach wall. After the hernia repair everything is back to normal (pre-op bowels ;)But that might not be the problem. I would insist that your doctor find out what the problem is though. Good luck! -Shelli (April 18, 2002 lap RNY)
   — kultgirl

August 21, 2002
Please make an apt ASAP. My mother had the same problem for so long and did not go to the docotor. Please go. She had such a bad block that her colon ruptured and she was in the hosp for over 6 months (3 of them in ICU). I am not trying to scare you but this is the kind of thing you should not let go unchecked!!!
   — KRISTIE A.