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How long will my stomach be swollen after laparoscopy?

I am a 55 year old female. I want to know how long will my stomach be swollen after laparoscopy?

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You have to walk and your calcium and magnesium must be optimized.
The abdomen will usually resume its normal size within two weeks.
The feeling of bloating and swelling usually last about 24-48 hours and then subsides. It also is dependent on the type of procedure you are having done.