Full and bloated

[lauratro 67]

I just had my surgery 2 days ago and yesterday I was able to get all of my fluids and no problem. I was walking around every hour and got sent home. Today I woke up feeling super full and bloated. Just by looking at my stomach it's very swollen which I'm sure is to be expected. But I am struggling getting my Water in today. I have been sipping on the little medicine cups but I feel like I'm going to pop. I'm also having an issue with my eyes focusing when I look at my phone or any writing on paper. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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[RedOrangeSunrise 53]

Blurred vision sounds like a side effect of your meds, have someone read the information for you. Have you been passing gas? My nurses asked that every time I saw them. This surgery involves a lot of air pumped into the abdomen so they can see what they're doing. Also, if you'd been hooked up to IV fluids for your hospital stay, that could account for some Water retention. It doesn't hurt to call your doctor. My post op instructions involve a lot of sipping, taking in fluids can actually help get things moving if you're retaining water. I'd still call just in case.

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[Merciless3 6]

I experienced something similar. Just as Redorange stated, gas can be an issue. Walking as much as you can at home or outside will be a big help with this. What i did to stop the bloated feeling is try to lay on your stomach if its not too painful. Lastly, be careful not getting your required liquids in. I got dehydrated and I didn't even know. The start was blurred vision, and weakness. Hope you feel better!

[SleeveDreamer 383]

If yu are bloated, it is most likely from the gas they pump into you during the surgery. The inflammation on your tummy will go down in about a week. Try walking more and the gas will subside quicker. Walk for at least 5-10 minutes at least four times a day. It won't last that long.