Hey Y'all, as some of you know my surgery was this past Wednesday, was home by 9:00 pm. Been doing fairly well considering. I'm worried about an area that's swollen though. Just below and a little to the right of my left breast. There is NO incision there but there is one about an inch below where the swelling is. I tried to call the surgery center # that they sent home with me but know answer. I've been laying with a cold pack on the entire surgery area. Kinda concerned, any thoughts? I've followed instructions to a tee other than maybe not getting as much protien as recommended.

I was operated on monday and had no swelling but did have a little bruising wish I could help more

but u can go up to the top of the page and type in swelling and it will show all posts related to that maybe that will help

This is my third day. I got my band early Thursday am. I suppose I am doing ok but it is harder than I thought from reading. The gas at times in the upper abdomen is no fun. Nor is the taste of ground meds.

I am feeling stronger, though.

All I can contribute is that my whole abdomen was puffy after surgery. The top incision is used to insert a hose that inflates your abdominal cavity during the surgery so the doc can see what he or she is doing in there. I know, like we didn't look fat enough already! :omg:

I'm at about Day 13 post-op now and the majority of this odd swelling has gone down. I agree with Jack's advice. If you see signs of infection, be concerned. Otherwise, you might just be temporarily "poofy!"

ShyTexRose--get thee some chewable Gas-X! Eradicate those nasty bubbles!