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A member asked:
I had a vaginal hysterectomy 1 week ago. when will my tummy and back swelling go down?
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Soon: The swelling and bloating after surgery (and anesthesia) can require up to 3 or 4 weeks to resolve. The longer you need narcotic pain meds, the longer it will take to resolve.
Answered 9/8/2013
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