Swelling Post-Op

By Lauren in Wisconsin on 09 Jun 2012

I am 8 days post op right now and am looking in the mirror and at my stomach and feel larger than what I was pre-op. It's kind of depressing me. I tried on shirts and theyre much tighter than what they were. Help!!?

Comments (4)

Yellow Bikini 14 Jun 2012

That's normal to be bigger after surgery. Just throw on some yoga pants and relax. Drink plenty of water. Happy Healing!

Lauren in Wisconsin 14 Jun 2012

Thanks!!

pocahontas12 10 Jun 2012

swelling is normal I'm on my wk 11 and still get swollen, also the more activities/house work you do the more swollen you get SO take it easy you are still fresh and try to rest as much as you can, it will get better but patiently, this is a day by day thing you can't rush the results I wish we could!!!!

IAASW 10 Jun 2012

Hang in there. I could not fit in any of my pre-op clothing for about 3 weeks. I gained 7 lbs after surgery (fluid). Now 8 weeks out I am down a size and about 8 lbs lighter than pre-op. Still get swelling, especially after exercise, but it's far more manageable.