Re: Baby Here! Gallbladder Gone! Swelling Ankles?

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Dr. M

At Sat, 11 May 2002, Ann wrote: >
>Well, my little Elena was born on May 8th. She weighed 7 lbs 5 oz and
>was 21 inches long.
>On the 9th (less than 24 hours later!), my gall bladder was removed via
>laparoscopic surgery.
>It's been a rough couple of days and I've been taking my share of
>vicodin, but I'm not nauseated anymore! (Although I did throw up
>repeatedly throughout my 16 hour induced labor!)
>
>Now I'm noticing my ankles, legs, and feet are very swollen. They
>weren't this swollen before the birth or surgery! Is this a concern?
>
>Thanks! Ann E.

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