AndreaE 0 Posted May 29, 2006 Just wondering if it is normal for your stomach to be swollen 5 days postop. My pants are tighter on my stomach than they were before (oh no). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted May 29, 2006 Yes it is quite common especially since they fill the abdomen cavity with gas for the surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted May 29, 2006 Yes, this is quite common. They fill the abdomen cavity with gas to perform the surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SharronL 2 Posted May 29, 2006 Hello, I am 4 days post-op and still swollen. My pants are tight too. I had to use a seatbelt extender on the flights home. Didn't need one pre-opt. It's to be expected though. Sharon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisabethsew 50 Posted May 29, 2006 You'll be swollen for several weeks so don't worry... it's definitely not weight gain. Focus on healing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystjin 0 Posted May 29, 2006 I'm glad to know that. I am having the same problem!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted May 29, 2006 Between all the gas they pump in you and the iv fluids, you are bound to be bloated and gain weight. I know I weighed 4 pounds more when I left the hospital than when I went in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiveholts714 0 Posted May 30, 2006 It will go away and soon those pants will be falling off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
