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What Causes Distended Belly After Gall Bladder Removal?

Six weeks after gall bladder removed, my stomach is HUGE. I did not gain much weight (7-8 lbs) and have returned to normal BM s and everything else. But my distended belly is actually growing bigger. I weigh the same but look much fatter. What is going on and should I see the surgeon or doc? (My follow up with the surgeoun showed all was well and the bloating would go down.) (Follow up with the Gastroenterologist says I should lose weight and go to a low sodium diet.) HEEELP!!
Wed, 23 Mar 2016
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hi.

noted history of recent cholecystectomy and enlargement of the abdomen. are you experiencing any symptom like abdominal pain, bladder nor bowel movement changes, nausea or vomiting? it is best if you do a follow-up consult with your surgeon, for complete physical examination and clinical evaluation. bloatedness may be experienced post-operatively especially during recovery period, but other things such as ileus and obstruction must also be ruled-out. diagnostics (such as scout film of the abdomen, electrolytes, etc.) and management will be directed accordingly.

hope this helps.

good day!!

~dr.kaye
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What Causes Distended Belly After Gall Bladder Removal?

hi. noted history of recent cholecystectomy and enlargement of the abdomen. are you experiencing any symptom like abdominal pain, bladder nor bowel movement changes, nausea or vomiting? it is best if you do a follow-up consult with your surgeon, for complete physical examination and clinical evaluation. bloatedness may be experienced post-operatively especially during recovery period, but other things such as ileus and obstruction must also be ruled-out. diagnostics (such as scout film of the abdomen, electrolytes, etc.) and management will be directed accordingly. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye