also 4 days post-op...no pain but SWOLLEN

beth426
on 3/18/13 8:31 am - Romney, WV

RNY on 03/14/13

I'm 4 days post-op bypass, no real pain, never has been. I'm concerned because my abdomen is so swollen. I know the bruising is normal, I'm able to drink all the required fluids and take my meds and have had a bowel movement....would feel great if my belly would go down!!! Just want to make sure this is a normal side effect

Valerie G.
on 3/18/13 11:58 am - Northwest Mountains, GA

Perfectly normal, and it will go down over the next week or two.

Valerie
DS 2005

There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes

beth426
on 3/18/13 9:05 pm - Romney, WV

RNY on 03/14/13

Thanks!!!

JJ_
on 3/18/13 7:09 pm

Personally I found the swelling went down after 4 to 6 weeks. I also had RNY.

Good luck with your recovery.

Judy

beth426
on 3/18/13 9:05 pm - Romney, WV

RNY on 03/14/13

Thanks!!!