My surgery was 2/5/10. I have lost 32 lbs so far. I am well pleased. But my midriff (where all the incisions were) and waist still seems to be swollen. My pants are getting bigger and bigger in the butt but the waist still seems kind of tight. Anyone?

Edited March 12, 201016 yr by Grateful Heart

Initially, yes... the whole thing was swollen and especially under the main incision. It took a few weeks but eventually it all went down and I can definitely see and feel the fat loss there now, every bit as much as in the butt and legs.

Me too - I was sleeved February 9th and my waist line is slightly more comfy, but definitely swollen at the belly button area which is where my incisions are. The WORST thing was my first period, which hurt the incision as it swelled even more I guess. And the cramping felt especially bad to where I really wanted to be home but didn't stay home. But it really was aching.

I think this is all normal. After C-sections and then a tubal the last time I know it takes a while. It is swollen in there! And scar tissue.