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Is it ok to wear a sugical girdle after gallbladder removal done laproscopic?

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Dr. Mujjahid Abbas answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Yes!: It is fine as long as it is not hurting you or the incision areas and not pressing on your stomach too tight, making you nauseous or affecting your breathing.

Answered 9/2/2020

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