Swelling after surgery

[Startingover2012new 7]

I was banded on Monday. I am sooo swollen. Had the procedure done laprospically 6 holes. Has any one else out there had this issue and if so how long before starts going down? I am soo swollen I am not able to fit into any of my pants they will not go around my waste. So depressing considering not eating anything and just keep getting bigger. I called dr they say normal but I just keep getting bigger:( makes want to cry is this all worth it....I am starving myself and not even able to fit into my pants.UGGGG!

[MiniMi 1,468]

Put some sweat pants on and relax. It's common. It's part of the journey.

THIS TOO SHALL PASS!

Congrats btw!

[krzy4vt 109]

I had surgery Monday as well. I'm swollen and haven't even tried to put on my jeans. Just sweats and lounge pants. I can tell its swollen and I'm sure it will pass soon. Good luck in your journey!

[CaGottaBand 498]

I think it's pretty normal to be swollen, you just had major surgery. Put on some jammies :-)

[line-dancer 810]

normal this will last a while. T hink about it they pumped air and Water inside you it will take time for that to go away, BM's help a lot. You will be hungry in the weeks to come also until you start getting fills this take time. Its important to stay on the diet the doctor has set for you and the weight will come off but not yet just rest and heal.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

You will get better... too soon to panic!

[Lisa38 0]

Normal...I was swollen for about 4 days.....

[Banderina 69]

Totally normal...this takes time..relax..follow the post op plan..everyday gets better..!

[BandedBettyBoop 36]

I'm 8 days post op and I still have some swelling around my belly. not sure when its over but I hope by Monday when I have to go back to work! :-) best of luck to you.

[Pebbagirl 131]

It's helpful to hear everyone say swelling is ok. Thanks!

[♕ajtexas♕ 3,771]

Swelling is totally normal. Take your meds and rest. You will get better soon.

[Sojourner 2,446]

The first weeks post op are for healing, and you can't hurry that. Swelling is totally normal, and gradually it will be gone.

No two bandsters will have identical journeys...take a day at a time and follow the instructions you were given by your surgeon.