Question: I had bladder surgery and am recovering fine, but I am losing weight. How can I start gaining?
Dr. Hibberd's Answer:
Bladder surgery does not usually cause weight loss. Weight loss after any surgery is not necessarily related to the surgery, but usually relates to reduced caloric intake. Have your doctor check you. He will likely provide you with some nutritional support, such as Ensure, until your weight improves.
It may not be a bad idea to have a CBC (blood count), urinalysis (check for urine infection), and a CMP (blood chemistry) if you don't improve with caloric supplementation.
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