When does the surgery belly go down?

[gemigirl 134]

I'm 6 days post-op and still have quite a bloated and firm belly. How long does it usually take to clear out the IV fluid/surgery belly (if there is a "usually")? I also have a drain so I'm not sure if that has an effect.

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[Pescador 1,374]

Everyone of us is different. Just relax and know that things will change. Good luck!

[suzzzzz 1,005]

I had a lot of belly swelling after surgery. I put ice packs on it and it was about 10 days before it was gone. It was like I just woke up and and it was gone.

[gemigirl 134]

Thanks! It's one of the more fascinating side effects - my belly is bigger than the day before surgery. Fortunately I get the reasons, it's just another weird WLS thing

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[walbome 3]

I had the sleeve on 9/22 and I feel extremely bloated, besides being very sore. It's good to know that the bloating will go away soon, and that this is normal.

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