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Post-Op Big Belly

Ok, so seriously....

I am 1 week post-op and my belly is looking like I am 7 months pregnant. It looks bigger than before my surgery and I understand that swelling is normal but how long till I lose this "baby" bump thing? Anyone else have/had this issue?

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    • Eat That Frog
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      It took me a little over a week to start seeing it go down. Between swelling, IV fluids and gas they really do a number on you!

    • ibehere10
      ibehere10

      Took a good two weeks for my belly swelling to go down! But it did and has continued to deflate with the weight loss!!!!!

    • kmwheel
      kmwheel

      Yes..it takes a couple of weeks, but then it will be pretty dramatic. I remember the first time I looked down and realized my boobs were bigger than my belly!! Don't worry.

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    It took me a little over a week to start seeing it go down. Between swelling, IV fluids and gas they really do a number on you!

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    They really do, not to mention I started my monthly 4 days after surgery. Hating this belly bloat!

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    Took a good two weeks for my belly swelling to go down! But it did and has continued to deflate with the weight loss!!!!!

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    Took a good two weeks for my belly swelling to go down! But it did and has continued to deflate with the weight loss!!!!!

    That's awesome, can't wait.

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    Yes..it takes a couple of weeks, but then it will be pretty dramatic. I remember the first time I looked down and realized my boobs were bigger than my belly!! Don't worry. :)

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    Gosh! CAN'T wait for the boobs to be bigger than the belly! lol

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