Post Surgery Bloat?

[JenniLenni]

I've had two previous bowel resections, both done open surgery. Last Thursday, I had a third resection done laparoscopically.

My stomach is still very bloated - I look and feel 6 months pregnant. (I even have stretch marks from the bloat!) Nurses and doc didn't seem concerned because I am passing gas.

Any one else remember being this bloated post op? How long did it take to de-bloat?

 

[DEmberton]

Yep. Can't remember quite how long it took to go down,but it was at least a couple of weeks.

 

[tincho_lavie]

Hello Jenni, I'm going through a similar case. How was you evolution? It would be very useful for me to know it since I'm still hospitalized and I won't go away until the bloat fades away...

Thank you!

 

[fuzzy butterfly]

Hi the bloating is partly due to the fact that you have been messed around with internaly n your body can bloat to create a space of air to cushion it from accidentlal pressure from external forces ie knocks n bangs.Or so i have been led to believe. It will go down in time . Also the insides will be somewhat swollen which adds to the swollen tummy look.
Best wishes ☺

 

[DEmberton]

I think they blow air into your abdomen as part of the laparascopic procedure to create a bit more working room, obviously. That's what I was told anyway.

 

[fuzzy butterfly]

I think they blow air into your abdomen as part of the laparascopic procedure to create a bit more working room, obviously. That's what I was told anyway.

oh ye that too ....