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When does the surgery belly go down?

I'm 6 days post-op and still have quite a bloated and firm belly. How long does it usually take to clear out the IV fluid/surgery belly (if there is a "usually")? I also have a drain so I'm not sure if that has an effect.

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      Everyone of us is different. Just relax and know that things will change. Good luck!

    • suzzzzz
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      I had a lot of belly swelling after surgery. I put ice packs on it and it was about 10 days before it was gone. It was like I just woke up and and it was gone.

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      Thanks! It's one of the more fascinating side effects - my belly is bigger than the day before surgery. Fortunately I get the reasons, it's just another weird WLS thing Sent from my iPhone using t

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    Everyone of us is different. Just relax and know that things will change. Good luck!

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    I had a lot of belly swelling after surgery. I put ice packs on it and it was about 10 days before it was gone. It was like I just woke up and and it was gone.

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    Thanks! It's one of the more fascinating side effects - my belly is bigger than the day before surgery. Fortunately I get the reasons, it's just another weird WLS thing :)

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    I had the sleeve on 9/22 and I feel extremely bloated, besides being very sore. It's good to know that the bloating will go away soon, and that this is normal.

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