Uterus/ fibroids?

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?

your colon might feel funny because poking around in the abdomen can disturb it (and colons are sensitive!) call & ask just to be sure, but unless you are suddenly in pain or severely constipated you should be fine.
I had a fibroid & some ovarian cysts removed & I was a little bloated for a month or so afterwards as well. I think it's a combo of inflammation in the area & retaining some excess fluids from the IV.

I had surgery because of painful scar tissue. I had 2 different operations. A hysterectomy and then a year later my ovaries were removed, the doctor explained that because they had to blow air(forgot the particuliar kind) it lifts other organs out of the way and makes the fibroid more easily reached. The gas will continue to expel. You may be uncomfortable for awhile. It does travel to other places. Be certain to let your doctor about what is going on.

I don't know much at all about this surgery. But I wanted to say I agree with the 2 posters ahead of me. One other thought that I have is that it might also be helpful to keep a food dairy for a few days and share that with your doctor when you follow up. Good luck.