Uterine Fibroid Removal?
I had a large uterine fibroid removed on April 22. The fibroid was large 10.5 cm, so they did it by an incision cut (from my belly button down to the top of my vagina). The first week and 1/2 were painful, but now I’m up, walking around doing pretty normal activities. Went to my post-op visit, and the pathology was normal/benign (orig. they were worried it was cancer because the tumor grew so big so fast). But I’m ok, and the stitches had dissolved. The Dr. performed and internal exam and said everything looked fine and that for the next two to three months it’s normal to feel a little "off" down there.
Well other than the scar healing and the skin being a bit bruised and tightened I was feeling fine. Now I constantly feel bloated. I feel like my colon is always filled with pressure and gas. I don’t know if this is what she means by "off" and it’s normal after major abdominal surgery or if I should call and make another appt?
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There’s likely no connection between your fibroid removal operation and your present feelings of bloat. Try avoiding any carbonated drinks, like soda. Sometimes ice cream or other lactose items in the diet can produce bloat, in which case over-the-counter lactrase tablets taken with dairy foods can be of help. Also try avoiding any very spicy foods. You might also just be swallowing a lot of air. If this doesn’t work, see your surgeon again.
Yes this is totally normal. I had two c-sections and each time I had excruciating gas bubbles and pressure for about a month (off and on) afterward. I think it is caused from there being pressure on your intestines from something foreign (baby, tumor, etc) and then when it gets removed, air bubbles form in there and cause gas. But because there was something in there for a while, there may be a "kink" in your intestines that makes the gas hard to pass, thus causing the pain and bloating associated with the gas. If it is still giving you trouble after what you think should be a normal time or if it gets worse, call the doctor. There is never anything wrong with being too careful. Hope this helps.