Hi everybody,

I am only 9 days post op and my scale says that I have already lost 12 pounds since I got home from the hospital, but I when I put my clothes on, it feels as though I am actually fatter then before I went for surgery! MY STOMACH IS HUGE! Could this be gas still?

Also, my stomach has felt so sour/upset since last night and it won't go away, any suggestions on mushy foods that may settle it? I've been eating TUMS and they do nothing.

Thanks...

Hi Couture! I am almost 2 weeks post-op and my tummy is still bigger than before i went in for surgery, yet i'm down 9 lbs! I do feel as if it is still gas, though. I've heard that some people have it for a few months even. Every day feels better, though, and I wake up feeling less pressure every morning.

I also had a bigger tummy after surgery but now it is down 3 inches!!!!!! Just wait til the swelling goes down.

Oh lord, my stomach was huge for 2-3 weeks. I literally looked pregant AND fat, lol. It really does help to walk a lot to let all the trapped air work its way around and out.

Been there. Walk walk walk.

thanx for the heads up!

Same with me. 2 weeks post I lost 13lbs and my clothes were tighter too. 21 days post and I put on a pair of jeans and yeah swelling down, they were loose.

When that swelling goes down, you'll be in for a surprise

I'm 3 wks post op and down a full size!

So, the key is to walk a lot after surgery to keep the gas at bay?

Yep, the more you walk the better you will feel all the way around. If you begin developing the walking habit now, you will NEVER regret it!! You start getting muscles in your legs, you learn to enjoy the fresh air---it is all good! I would have never believed it, but I miss my walks now when I don't get to go---and now that Spring is on its way---I am really looking forward to them again---winter was difficult, I tried to work out inside.

When your swelling goes down it is a wonderful sudden surprise!

Hang in there---your body will soon reflect what the scale says!!

Kat