Swelling

[drysdale 0]

How long does the swelling last on your stomach? I know everyone is different, but I'm concerned that I won't be able to fit in my clothes when I have to go back to work.

[klus263 9]

I gained 10 lbs while in the hospital. I was able to get into my normal clothes within a few days. I work sweats the first couple of days. Walking for me really helped for me to lose that weigh and swelling very quickly. I was sleeved on the 1st and my pants are starting to getting fairly loose on me.

[myrori 55]

I think about day 7 I noticed a difference in the surgical swelling. I am day 14 and and I still wear sweats at home as my one incision on the left is still fairly sore.

[Eureka-C 20]

I took my measurements pre surgery and every Sunday post surgery. I gained an inch in my stomach, lost half an inch first week and back to pre surgery size after 14 days. I am hoping this Sunday it has shrunk to less than pre surgery. I had to wear pants with elastic because of pressing on lower left incision until about day 11. I am wearing jeans for the first time today - day 18.