Question - Is this normal?

KarenA · August 1, 2005

Hi all,

I just got banded Wednesday, July 27. This afternoon, I noticed my stomach was very swollen and hard, like when I was pregnant.

I know I've been swollen all week, but it feels different.. Hard. Is this normal? I don't have any additional pain, just the same discomfort that I've had. If anything, I am feeling better today.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is this normal.

Any feedback would be great.

Thanks,

KarenA

lisalu · August 1, 2005

Hi Karen,

I was banded in May. My stomach felt hard for a few days. It was quite uncomfortable. There's so many strange things that happen after surgery. I couldn't figure out what was normal & what wasn't. The main thing my doc was concerned about was vomiting. That's the thing that may hurt your band. So, unless you're vomiting, I wouldn't worry too much. In a week or two you should feel pretty "normal" again. Whatever your norm is anyway.

Congrats on your banding!

LisaLu

August 2, 2005

Hello :-)

I was banded the 28th and I feel the same way. Feels pretty much like I am about 8 months pregnant or so. I am assuming that this feeling will go away soon. I am still pretty sore when I move around - but am pretty much functioning through the day as normal.

Amy

KarenA · August 2, 2005

Thanks for the reply LisaLu and Amy. I'm glad to hear others are feeling this same way.

I'llsucceed · August 2, 2005

My stomach was very hard, especially around the port area. I was very concerned. But after about 1 week or so it started to soften . Now i am just almost 2 months out & its back to its flabby self;0)