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I had a laparoscopic colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis surgery on 1/18 and i am experiencing cramping when i lay down and at night. is this normal?
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Still early: Our surgery was only a few weeks ago, give it a few more weeks and i suspect things will get better.
Answered 2/22/2013
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Maybe: Could be rapid transit of intestinal contents or bloating from gas. See your GI or surgeon for evaluation. Take fiber wafers or gasx.
Answered 6/10/2014
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