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Depending on how your bowel obstruction was treated, you may feel minor pain for a few weeks. Take the pain relief medications that your doctor prescribed or recommended. If the pain doesn't get better or feels worse, contact your doctor. It might be a few months before you feel your energy levels return to normal. Talk with your doctor about specific dietary changes you'll need to make in the days after your obstruction is fixed. Choose soft foods that are easy to digest and limit the amount of fiber you eat. Avoid drinks that are fizzy, which could cause gas or bloating. For example, limit or avoid beer and carbonated sodas. Instead, stay hydrated by drinking water, juice, and tea. You should be able to do light exercises 6 weeks after surgery to fix an obstruction, but talk to your doctor first. Avoid heavy lifting or putting pressure on your abdomen for 6 weeks after treatment for an obstruction. Instead, go for short walks around your house or neighborhood and take frequent rest breaks. Most people return to their normal exercise levels 3 months after the obstruction is fixed.
Rest and take pain medication. Eat a low-fiber diet that's gentle on the bowels. Start light exercises when your doctor approves activity.