Just wondering if it is normal for your stomach to be swollen 5 days postop. My pants are tighter on my stomach than they were before

(oh no).

Yes it is quite common especially since they fill the abdomen cavity with gas for the surgery.

Yes, this is quite common. They fill the abdomen cavity with gas to perform the surgery.

Hello,

I am 4 days post-op and still swollen. My pants are tight too. I had to use a seatbelt extender on the flights home. Didn't need one pre-opt. It's to be expected though.

Sharon

You'll be swollen for several weeks so don't worry... it's definitely not weight gain. Focus on healing.

I'm glad to know that. I am having the same problem!!

Between all the gas they pump in you and the iv fluids, you are bound to be bloated and gain weight. I know I weighed 4 pounds more when I left the hospital than when I went in.

It will go away and soon those pants will be falling off.

Thanks all!!!!!