I had my gallbladder removed almost a month ago and the doctor prescribed me stool softners. And when I went for my follow up the surgeon prescribed me some maralax but I'm still having problems having a bowel movement. What can I do and why is it happening? I also have pain in my lower abdomen and sometimes upper but mainly lower is it normal? And loose my appetite quick or when I do eat I get full quick. And I be having to go have a bowel movement but sometimes nothing comes out or just a little.