Hi all,

I just got banded Wednesday, July 27. This afternoon, I noticed my stomach was very swollen and hard, like when I was pregnant.

I know I've been swollen all week, but it feels different.. Hard. Is this normal? I don't have any additional pain, just the same discomfort that I've had. If anything, I am feeling better today.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is this normal.

Any feedback would be great.

Thanks,

KarenA

Hi Karen,

I was banded in May. My stomach felt hard for a few days. It was quite uncomfortable. There's so many strange things that happen after surgery. I couldn't figure out what was normal & what wasn't. The main thing my doc was concerned about was vomiting. That's the thing that may hurt your band. So, unless you're vomiting, I wouldn't worry too much. In a week or two you should feel pretty "normal" again. Whatever your norm is anyway.

Congrats on your banding!

LisaLu

Hello :-)

I was banded the 28th and I feel the same way. Feels pretty much like I am about 8 months pregnant or so. I am assuming that this feeling will go away soon. I am still pretty sore when I move around - but am pretty much functioning through the day as normal.

Amy

Thanks for the reply LisaLu and Amy. I'm glad to hear others are feeling this same way.

My stomach was very hard, especially around the port area. I was very concerned. But after about 1 week or so it started to soften . Now i am just almost 2 months out & its back to its flabby self;0)