Originally Posted by *****e L

My father is in hospital recovering from aorta enurisym in stomach, 2 weeks ago, he has a lazy bowel, exrayed, and reoperated on and there is no bowel obstruction. He is extremely distressed. Hungry, and no bowel movements. Has a bile removing tube in his nose. What can he do whilst recovering to stimulate his bowel into action. Thank you from a worried daughter