swelling Pain 12 days post-op and swollen tummy -- Normal?

[chickadee73 57]

This is not new pain, just the same left side pain near the incision where they pulled my stomach. The incision site and particularly right below it still hurt, a bit more when I drink anything. Finally seeing some progress in my swelling -- I am now only 2 lbs. over my pre-op weight! -- but my tummy is still pretty swollen. Is this pretty typical at this point in recovery?

[JoiaRox 430]

While everyone's journey and recovery are different, it sounds like a normal progression. Continue to drink Water, walk, follow your doctor's instructions..and don't hesitate to CALL your doctor if you're concerned! Doctors would much rather have you call about a minor pain/annoyance and reassure you that you're recovering just fine than deal with a major crisis if something's gone ignored.

Have you had a post-op appointment yet? If not, I'd definitely schedule one in order to address all of the little questions that have popped up. I saw my doctor at 6 days post-op and felt much better!

[MIJourney 490]

Sounds normal. My incisions were tender but not painful at that point but the tummy felt swollen for a while.

[francie348 7]

It was normal for me. I started wondering if my stomach was ever going to feel "normal" again. It was around the three week mark before I stopped worrying.