Swelling 3 days post op

smithkr1 · December 23, 2006

Hey Y'all, as some of you know my surgery was this past Wednesday, was home by 9:00 pm. Been doing fairly well considering. I'm worried about an area that's swollen though. Just below and a little to the right of my left breast. There is NO incision there but there is one about an inch below where the swelling is. I tried to call the surgery center # that they sent home with me but know answer. I've been laying with a cold pack on the entire surgery area. Kinda concerned, any thoughts? I've followed instructions to a tee other than maybe not getting as much protien as recommended.

bkwalling · December 23, 2006

I was operated on monday and had no swelling but did have a little bruising wish I could help more

but u can go up to the top of the page and type in swelling and it will show all posts related to that maybe that will help

ShyTexRose · December 23, 2006

This is my third day. I got my band early Thursday am. I suppose I am doing ok but it is harder than I thought from reading. The gas at times in the upper abdomen is no fun. Nor is the taste of ground meds.

I am feeling stronger, though.

transformer · January 1, 2007

All I can contribute is that my whole abdomen was puffy after surgery. The top incision is used to insert a hose that inflates your abdominal cavity during the surgery so the doc can see what he or she is doing in there. I know, like we didn't look fat enough already! :omg:

I'm at about Day 13 post-op now and the majority of this odd swelling has gone down. I agree with Jack's advice. If you see signs of infection, be concerned. Otherwise, you might just be temporarily "poofy!"

ShyTexRose--get thee some chewable Gas-X! Eradicate those nasty bubbles!