I regret I ever had it removed 5 years later. I recall the bloating and it did diminish. It felt like there was a balloon there. I finally decided it was from the shifting of my insides and even swelling from surgery. My continued issue is more acid and bile backing up in my stomach then up my throat. So painful. Bending, slouching and sleeping is tough. I have to sleep in an elevated position and take prescribed meds to try to keep comfortable. Can't undo it now.