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I had my surgery yesterday and when I weighed myself today, I gained 5 lbs. Is this just Water weight or weight from being bloated? I haven't had any "food" since Monday, so I can't imagine that it's actual weight gain. But, I have a heart condition and have to also watch my Fluid retention, so I'm wondering if I should take a water pill or just let it run it's course over the next few days and give it a chance to leave on it's own. Also, when does the bloated stomach go down? The top of my stomach area is bigger than my bottom and I'm assuming it's just from the gas and swelling. I'm looking through my paperwork, but there is nothing there listed about looking bloated. I haven't had any pain in my shoulder, just around my port and getting in and out of bed has been a struggle. I'm finding that sitting in a chair is easier for me.

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Probably fluids from the procedure. They'll flush out soon, I bet.

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When you get in and out of bed, try holding a small pillow to your stomach....works with sneezing, coughing or laughing as well. I know it really helped when I got my gall bladder out and when I got my appendix out. I already have a small pillow out for next week.

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