Trix--I think it is possible. Have you been having bowel movements every day??
Impactions can happen--especially for those of us on lots of Pain meds or sometimes even a little pain med and more sedentary due to disablity. Also, I am having problems I am certain with my Vagus nerve--which is very dangerous. this nerve can malfunction from these surgeries and controls motility and much more. It is the MOST important nerve in the body. Not to make you nervous as that is my issue--and worry gets one no where--tho it is hard not to at times especially after they change our anatomy of such an important area as the NECK--god forbid.
Anyway--so far I take docolax to soften stool and seem to still be alive--tho I feel too that I have more stuff inside--cuz I eat much more than I excrete esp. lately.
what a topic huh?? but important. Happy BMs make happy people---(-: I wish it were that simple. Triste