How do you decrease swelling around the band?

[puddin 7]

I think I have swelling around the band. I had a baby almost 6 weeks ago, and i think that has made me swollen. I was filled to only a 1.5 (I was totally unfilled during my pregnancy) and I still get stuck quite a bit. I've done mushies and liquids for 24 hours but the inflammation is still there when I go for solids again. Any advice on how to decrease the inflammation?

[IndioGirl55 32]

I think I have swelling around the band. I had a baby almost 6 weeks ago, and i think that has made me swollen. I was filled to only a 1.5 (I was totally unfilled during my pregnancy) and I still get stuck quite a bit. I've done mushies and liquids for 24 hours but the inflammation is still there when I go for solids again. Any advice on how to decrease the inflammation?

You may be too tight - the whole stress of having a baby (congrats on that ;0) I would stick to mushie/full liquids and contact your doc..

Also, once at support group someone said to eat ice chips

can't hurt - Good Luck - Call your doc...

[sistasassy 6]

I would try a few days of liquids and then a few more days of mushies. Every now and then I seem to get some swelling and that is what I do. I never do well with just one day.

[crzytchr 3]

Stay on liquids, and I have heard of taking children's liquid motrin to reduce the swelling. Of course, don't take this long-term, but few doses the next day or two probably won't hurt. You should probably call your doctor, though, to see if they want you to come in.

[soocalchic 1,087]

you just had a baby, post partum your body is getting rid of excess fluids. Seems almost natural that you would have some inflamation. You might want to stay on liquids for a couple of days like the other folks recomend make sure you keep hydrated stay away from salts. It might help to walk around a littlebit also. Can i ask a question and i hope I'm not intruding? was this a natural birth? The only reason I ask is that all the bearing down might had slipped your band. You might want to get in and see your surgeon if your symptoms dont improve.