Hello Susannah20 and thanks for the post

I am sorry to hear about your mum and the delay in replying to you.

We can't say for sure what is causing your mum's vomiting and pain but if you haven't already you really need to let her doctors know. They need to assess and examine your mum.

It does take time for the bowel to return to a new sense of normal after surgery but it is important if there is pain and or vomiting this is looked into, in case some treatment is needed.

Sometimes the bowel can become sluggish after surgery and stop working for a time causing sickness. If and when this happens the doctors will usually stop the patient from eating and drinking and may pass a tube through the nose into the stomach whilst giving intravenous (IV) fluids until the bowel wakes up again. 

I hope your mum starts to feel better soon.

There is information about problems after bowel surgery here.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Best wishes,

Naomi