Been feeling bloated in my stomach since surgery. I'm 3 days post op. Still pretty swollen up top like normal. Actually wouldn't feel that bad if I didn't have this bloated feeling. Is there something that will help? I already have been using laxitives.
June 26, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Abdominal bloating after surgery can be normal the body normally retains fluid you have to give it time for swelling to go down. also, pain medication can cause bloating and constipation.
Helpful
June 26, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Abdominal bloating after surgery can be normal the body normally retains fluid you have to give it time for swelling to go down. also, pain medication can cause bloating and constipation.
Helpful
March 31, 2017
Answer: Totally normal After any surgical procedure, temporary "bloating" is not at all uncommon for many reasons. Even when the surgical site is remote from the abdomen, the systemic effects of anesthesia, pain meds (especially narcotics), lack of appetite, dehydration and inactivity can all lead to temporary bloating or obstipation. "It will pass" :-) The best treatment is tincture of time along with lots of fluids, increasing activity, limiting pain meds as well as over the counter remedies such as certain foods (fiber, prune juice) and gentle laxatives such as metamucil or miralax.
Helpful
March 31, 2017
Answer: Totally normal After any surgical procedure, temporary "bloating" is not at all uncommon for many reasons. Even when the surgical site is remote from the abdomen, the systemic effects of anesthesia, pain meds (especially narcotics), lack of appetite, dehydration and inactivity can all lead to temporary bloating or obstipation. "It will pass" :-) The best treatment is tincture of time along with lots of fluids, increasing activity, limiting pain meds as well as over the counter remedies such as certain foods (fiber, prune juice) and gentle laxatives such as metamucil or miralax.
Helpful
January 27, 2017
Answer: Bloating after a breast aug So glad you asked. So - breast augmentation surgery has absolutely no effect upon your stomach... but... the narcotic pain meds that you take - vicodin - dilaudid - percocet - will make you constipated and bloated!! So whenever you take narcotics always take stool softeners as well; to avoid the associated bloating and constipation.
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
January 27, 2017
Answer: Bloating after a breast aug So glad you asked. So - breast augmentation surgery has absolutely no effect upon your stomach... but... the narcotic pain meds that you take - vicodin - dilaudid - percocet - will make you constipated and bloated!! So whenever you take narcotics always take stool softeners as well; to avoid the associated bloating and constipation.
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
