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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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Dr. Olaf Johansen answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

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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Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

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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A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Olaf Johansen answered

Dr. Emil Shakov answered

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