Four Days Post-Op - HELP!!

[Htown521 0]

So..... Pretty sure I'm not getting enough fluids but stomach feels like a beach ball is moving in there every time I drink something. I haven't slept (posting this at 3 am Houston time), my laparoscopic incisions seem to be swelling. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.

[Berry78 4,261]

You sound like there is still a lot of gas. Stand up while you drink, and walk a bunch. Do you have the spirometer? (Lung exerciser) How has that been going? My lungs got rid of most of my excess gas.

You need to sleep. I liked having a bunch of pillows surrounding me the first week.

[sleever123 8]

So..... Pretty sure I'm not getting enough fluids but stomach feels like a beach ball is moving in there every time I drink something. I haven't slept (posting this at 3 am Houston time), my laparoscopic incisions seem to be swelling. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.

I had to sleep upright in a recliner first two weeks because of acid reflux and gas... it's common to have a lot of gas. Are you walking s little to see if it is?

[Htown521 0]

I am walking. I'll try to increase that too. I probably need to start using the "spirometer" more. Haven't used that since the hospital.

[gryffen 176]

If it's gas then walk as much as possible but also try some warm peppermint tea as that really helped me.
As for incision swelling -- if they are then you need to see a doctor incase of infection etc.

We aren't given exercises or the spirometer to do, basic common sense with walking, exercise and fluids does it unless your lungs are under watch by specialist.

I'm a week post op and have been very lucky with no issues and can even sleep on my belly now.

Wishing you all the best and fast healing possible.

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[Berry78 4,261]

I used the spirometer until I could consistently get the ball(s) where they need to be (around 4 days out for me, but might take a week for someone that isn't out moving a lot). If you hear snap, crackle, and pop in your breathing, it means there is still air trapped in your lung tissues.

Infected incisions will have increasing redness, warmth, possibly bad smell and drainage. Also keep an eye on your temperature. Temps above 101F are cause for concern.