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I'm 3 weeks post surgical from a stomach gatrectomy . having intense upper abdomen pain since yesterday i've passed gas and had a bowel movement.

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

You might be: having gastric outlet obstruction. You need to contact your surgeon immediately.

Answered 2/20/2019

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A member asked:

I'm 3 weeks post surgical from a stomach gatrectomy . having intense upper abdomen pain since yesterday i've passed gas and had a bowel movement.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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