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A member asked:

I had my second c-section in august 2020, then in december 2020 i had a tubal ligation. ever since then my stomach has been so bloated and extended it looks like i'm 4 or 5 months pregnant. what can i do? would taking probiotics help?

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If recovery from C/S #2, and normal loss of weight from pregnancy, the abdominal "bloating" may be due to either acquired lactose intolerance or "irritable bowel syndrome". First try lactose free milk, and if no improvement, ask your gyn physician for a referral to a GI specialist.

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