st.ephanie 16 Posted October 18, 2012 Can anyone give some insight on how long it takes for stomach swelling to go down? I'm having a feeling it's 6 weeks or so... I'm 2 weeks out today, have lost 17 pounds, and I feel like most of the swelling has gone down-- from looking in the mirror. However, when I put on jeans I wore comfortably before surgery, I'm about an inch and a half to two inches from Ipping/buttoning my jeans. I'm super happy with my weight loss and I know this is temporary- I just want to have appropriate expectations.., Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dejaseana 41 Posted October 18, 2012 I'm 3 weeks and still swollen. It's more up top tho. I can't wear jeans for a long period of time yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
st.ephanie 16 Posted October 18, 2012 I definitely don't want to wear them much but with chillier weather, I was in the mood for jeans and a sweatshirt.. Oh well, this part will be very short! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slowtogo 301 Posted October 18, 2012 Jeans with an elastic waist... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amandajaynem 6 Posted October 18, 2012 I am 6 days post surgery I lost 5lb in the first 3 days but haven't lost an ounce in the last 2 and I haven't been to toilet for 4 days due to codiene is this normal? X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
st.ephanie 16 Posted October 18, 2012 Slowtogo I actually took a big rubber band, threaded it into the button hole and around the button, then put my binder over it lol. With a sweatshirt on, it looked like I just had a long shirt underneath and it worked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
st.ephanie 16 Posted October 18, 2012 Amanda, I didn't have my first bowel movement for almost a week too. I called my surgeons office and they said I could take a non stimulant stool softener. I still take 1 a day just to keep me comfortable. This is embarrassing to talk about but it would not be a bad idea to purchase an enema for the first one or two. Everyone is different, but I dealt with a LOT of pain for my first two, and wished I had bought one. Once I got the "back up" out, I felt 100 x better and am more normal now. I definitely recommend calling your doc or getting on a stool softener ASAP. You could get into a lot of pain and trouble. Also, walking helps a lot too. The weight will come off!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Less is Best! 12 Posted October 18, 2012 I didn't have a bowl movement for almost two weeks and now only every two to three days. The swelling for me being 3 weeks post is just now going down. I started in 24s and now wear 18s comfortably. I still have pain after eating or drinking but not as bad. Currently working out on a treadmill while in hotel with bf working out of town. Its getting easier. I had lost 29 lbs before coming to Indiana, no scales now so not sure what i have lost but i do 4 miles a day so i know i have lost more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amandajaynem 6 Posted October 19, 2012 Thank you all x I will take all that on board x just worried me because I feel all bloated x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
