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Will i get swelly belly from lapro hyst (uterus only, keeping ovaries)? i'm 45 & in good physical shape (i run, lift & do core ex). surg next month.

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Transient: Your abdomen will be inflated with carbon dioxide for the surgery. That gas is released at the end of the surgery but you may still feel a bit bloated for a while after the surgery. That will resolve within a few days for most women.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 3/30/2013

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A member asked:

Will i get swelly belly from lapro hyst (uterus only, keeping ovaries)? i'm 45 & in good physical shape (i run, lift & do core ex). surg next month.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Dr Samuel agreed

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