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Why is my belly still so swollen 5 days after laparoscopic abdominal surgery?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not sure : Could be an ileus, which means your bowels are slow to " wake up" and return to normal function. Could also be a bowel obstruction, which is much worse. You should call your surgeon and you should be seen.
Answered 10/7/2018
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