Is this normal?

[HalloweenBaby24 447]

I know everyone loses weight in different way's and different places.

I'm 2 weeks out this Monday and I've gained 2inches around my waste, Am I really still that swollen 2 weeks out?!..I've lost 2inches around my calves, Arms and thighs. I just think it's weird was wondering if any one else experienced this lol.

[JamieLogical 8,708]

I'll be three weeks out tomorrow and I still have swelling in my abdomen. So even if it's not "normal", you're not alone.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Oh, yeah.

My tummy is bigger than it's ever been at this weight. I should clarify that on Day 28 post-op I had to have gallbladder. So I now have 10 holes in my abdomen.

But I have no doubt things will eventually settle down.

Onward and downward.

[HalloweenBaby24 447]

@@JamieLogical Thanks..At least I know I'm not alone lol.

Do you still have the left side abdominal pain?..Mine was feeling like it was getting better all last week and then I sneezed yesterday and feel like I've re-injured myself, It's really painful.

[gregthegroove 130]

My incision felt like it was getting better as well and a couple days ago, I tried to play drums, it felt good but felt sore couple hours later. After a nights sleep, felt ok again in the morning.

[sycet 4]

I just had my sleeve 5 days ago. my pre-op weight was 213, and today I left the hospital as 218! Even I nearly drink nothing but Water and some tea during this five days. I have a huge swelling on my abdomen, and it seems like it won't go away easily.

So, you are not the only one around here...

[HaddocksEyes 205]

I know everyone loses weight in different way's and different places.

I'm 2 weeks out this Monday and I've gained 2inches around my waste, Am I really still that swollen 2 weeks out?!..I've lost 2inches around my calves, Arms and thighs. I just think it's weird was wondering if any one else experienced this lol.

Hi Baby,

I haven't experienced that but was just wondering how you were doing overall.

[JamieLogical 8,708]

@@JamieLogical Thanks..At least I know I'm not alone lol.

Do you still have the left side abdominal pain?..Mine was feeling like it was getting better all last week and then I sneezed yesterday and feel like I've re-injured myself, It's really painful.

I just have random soreness in my abs. Sometimes I feel just fine. Sometimes I go to get up off the couch or get out of bed and I feel like someone just stabbed me. I woke up in the night last night with terrible muscle pain on my left side and had to shift around until I could find a comfortable position.

[HalloweenBaby24 447]

@@HaddocksEyes I wish I could say I was doing better, first week out was great no issues or complications and I felt things were getting back to normal. Now two weeks out I've caught a head cold and sneezed my way back into being paralyzed. The pain I'm feeling in my abdominal area feel like muscle pain right where my belly button is and every time I move or walk or breath the wrong way it feels like my intestines are trying to fly out of my body.

[woo woo 872]

Just saw nurse practitioner today.

She explained that the new stabbing/burning pain is part of the healing process and is due to blood pooling below the big incision. Anyway it's apparently normal and should last a few days. She suggested heating pad or take pain meds.

[HaddocksEyes 205]

@@HaddocksEyes I wish I could say I was doing better, first week out was great no issues or complications and I felt things were getting back to normal. Now two weeks out I've caught a head cold and sneezed my way back into being paralyzed. The pain I'm feeling in my abdominal area feel like muscle pain right where my belly button is and every time I move or walk or breath the wrong way it feels like my intestines are trying to fly out of my body.

So sorry to hear that. But the upside is that you are consuming good amounts of Protein and I hear that the best way to fight a cold is to do just that. I hope you are feeling better!!