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A member asked:

Is it normal to gain weight after a right hemi-colectomy?

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Yes: Actually quite good you are gaining weight.

Dr Fisher agreed

Answered 1/13/2013

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Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Sure: If you eat more and do less activity you will gain weight. If immediate post op or near surgery time it may be water retention which will eventually pass.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 12/3/2013

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