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My gallbladder surgery caused almost immediate weight gain, and i know it's related because i didn't have a weight problem before. why?
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Water?: Could be due to generalize water retention after the operation. This will go away as you go through the recovery period. May last 1-3 weeks. This depends of course when you had your surgery. If you're concerned something is wrong, call your surgeon. Hope this helps!
Answered 10/31/2020
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