Feeling bloated after surgery

[bkchick88 66]

Did anyone else feel bloated in their abdominal area after their lap band surgery? I swear my stomach is bigger than it was before I had the surgery. It feels tight and I can't tell if the sharp pains are from the surgical sites or if it's air. I just feel icky. I'm only three days post-op and wondering how I'm going to fit into dress pants when I go back to work on Monday because my stomach feels like it's as big as a horse's.

Edited January 1, 2015 by bkchick88

[DgotSleeved 103]

I had the sleeve on 12/17 and I was super bloated and swollen. it only lasted about 4-5 days. but if you're allowed, I'd definitely try the gas x strips!! worked wonders for me. good luck!

[B-52 7,113]

Sprain your ankle and what happens? It gets swollen! Fluid from the body rushes to that area that needs healing (in simple terms)

Now think about what you just went through with surgery and the injury that has caused, and the healing the body needs to do.

[Jugido64 78]

It's probably still the gas they put in your body cavity to make your skin puff up out of the area they're working in.

[MarieMarie 346]

I wore loose fitting dresses for a couple of days