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What Causes Abdominal Bloating Post Surgery?

I am 5 weeks post dbl mastectomy and latissimus dorsal flap surgery..everything is going great and I am back to working out and running. The problem I have is a bloating feeling in my gut that won t go away. I have not gained any weight, but mu skirts and pants won t close at the waste due to the bloating. Is this normal this far our from surgery?
Fri, 5 Jun 2015
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It takes sometimes a few more weeks for digestive system to Kick back in normally, after the surgery. What happens is, medications especially the antibiotics, cause the natural intestinal flora to die, that cause such symptoms as bloating.

There is also a huge list of medications which themselves cause bloating as a side effect.

Start workout, take plenty of fluids and high fiber diet. Coconut water is good for you. Take one cup daily.

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What Causes Abdominal Bloating Post Surgery?

I warmly Welcome you! Thanks for consulting me at virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.   It takes sometimes a few more weeks for digestive system to Kick back in normally, after the surgery. What happens is, medications especially the antibiotics, cause the natural intestinal flora to die, that cause such symptoms as bloating. There is also a huge list of medications which themselves cause bloating as a side effect. Start workout, take plenty of fluids and high fiber diet. Coconut water is good for you. Take one cup daily. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. You can also attach Lab reports and pictures with direct question. May you get very well soon and have a wonderful time ahead. Please don t forget to give your valuable feedback and five star rating, to help me assist you in a better way. Click at I Find This Answer Helpful too . Please, write a review about your experience with me.   Regards! DR. HANIF PHILADELPHIA, USA