How long does it take for body bloat to go down after Breast Implant EXPLANT

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How long does it take for body bloat to go away after Breast Implant EXPLANT. I had surgery 6 days. Still have two drains.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

This condition usually will slowly resolve during the first couple of weeks following surgery.  Be sure to move around, cease using narcotics when able, and follow a diet to aid digestion.  Some patients will require laxatives to help them return to normal elimination.  If your situation does not improve, contact your surgeon.

Stephen M. Becker, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. This is a VERY common occurrence and is due to the anesthesia and narcotics effects on the bowels; makes them lazy. It often resolves within the first week but you can speed the process up by weaning off any narcotic pain meds. As stated by another, drink lots of water, and gentle laxative/stool softener. I would avoid "heavy foods" like a meats/cheeses.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  The extra fluid accumulated from surgery will begin to mobilize itself and will be eliminated starting 3-5 days after surgery.  If your bloating is more intestinal in nature this may take a week or longer depending on the amount of anesthesia and postoperative pain medication you are using.  You can help speed the process by walking daily, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, drinking plenty of water and using stool softeners and gentle laxatives.  Talk to your surgeon about your concerns.  Best wishes.

Robert H. Hunsaker, MD · Answer

That is highly variable. The good news is that it DOES go down. It is a process, not an event, so will occur over days/weeks.

Ashok Govila, FRCS, MCh, MS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,
  
Bloating after explant or after any surgery under GA is caused to some extent by the anaesthetic gases and to some extent by the antibiotics that are given for 5 days or more postoperatively.
  
I always give postoperative antibiotics along with Probiotics to avoid such bloating.

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