Post Op Abdominal Swelling

[Booklean 4]

I am 8 days post op and feeling OK. I also had my gallbladder removed. My abdomen is still swollen and none of my trousers fit...they are all too tight.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Booklean

[TexasT 99]

I also had my gall bladder removed when I was sleeved, but also had my lapband removed and a hernia repaired. I had swelling only above the incision where my lapband port had been. It swelled up and turned purple. Ends up I had a hematoma - which eventually opened up, sending me to the ER. If yours is overall abdominal swelling then it's most likely due to the surgery. Some people just swell more than others post-op.

If it's only in one area, is hot or painful, then I'd call my doc. Of if it doesn't start abating within a few more days.

[stcyt 15]

yea booklean... its crazy. I came back from surgery much begger than when I left. My whole abdomen was swoolen and hard and I was retaining IV fluids. It didn't really start to dissipate till day 9 or 10. Its normal. Some people just swell more than others. Lots of Water and walking helps.

take care

stacey

[goodlife 3]

I came home weighing 13 lbs more after surgery than I did when I went in for surgery.

I've lost that now...tomorrow will be one week but I'm definitely still a little swollen in my abdomen.

It's still a bit sore too.

[sickofrollercoaster 7]

Sorry to hear that you all have experienced that. This makes me wonder if I should go ahead and notify my employer that I will work from home the week following surgery. I am uncomfortable enough being the weight I am and my tight clothing, I do not want to have to deal with that returning to work.

[stcyt 15]

I felt good enough to go back to work but my swollen belly made getting into anything but sweatpants difficult.

The thing is.... I kinda wish I hadn't taken as much time off as I did. Its not really that great for your state of mind to sit and stew. I considered going back early because I was spending every minute of every day thinking about Protein and Water weightloss etc. I would have been better off filling my water bottle with protein for the day and sipping as I went about my work.

[sickofrollercoaster 7]

I can work from home, I think I will just see how I feel at that point and make a decision then...

[imagine.dream.inspire 0]

I was the same way. I felt so swollen that it felt uncomfortable. It was from the gas that they pumped into me during surgery. In a way they inflate your belly to get better visuals and be able to work around. It will go away soon enough though.

[imwendylou 0]

I am the same way! I am one week out today. My Smarty Pants son told me I looked more pregnant now than I did before. Needless to say I almost knocked his block off! I have lost about 10 pounds since surgery and my pants are just as tight!

Wendy

[Booklean 4]

Thanks for your replies. It is good to know that this swelling up is just par for the course!

Booklean