Questions you should ask about bowel blockages

Consider asking your healthcare professional the following questions about bowel blockages:

How long will my recovery from treatment take?
Is it likely that I will have further bowel obstructions?
Is there anything I can do to help prevent obstruction?
What medications should I take to help manage my side effects from surgery and other treatment?
How long will I need to take these medications?
What choices do I have for treatment of a bowel obstruction?