 [ Symptoms ] after surgery i am still bloated pressure acid reflux and now constipation what gives  i never had the pain associated but vomited everything i ate went from 230lbs to now 177lbs lost all first 3 months but went a year before surgery for lack of insurance during that year began to have frequent fevers and sores resembling pimples without heads on my underarms thigh area and chest closer to the nipple areas i feel this is all linked and afraid of more than just gallstones maybe more with digestive system please help becoming concerned and afraid of doctors [ Disease ] other than not eating or drinking anything 12 hours or so before your surgery your doctor will give you explicit instructions i know of no specific contraindications for eating celery when you have carotid artery problems unless your surgeon specifically tells you not to eat it for some reason i do not know your medical history i think you can crunch away