swelling in the tummy

HI, I HAD MY LAP-RNY ON AUGUST 15TH. DOING GREAT, BUT WAS WONDERING WHEN THE SWELLING WENT DOWN IN THE TUMMY AFTER SURGERY. I THINK IT FEELS BIGGER THAN WHAT IT WAS ORIGINALLY. PLEASE HELP!! I'VE LOST 20 LBS SO FAR BUT REALLY CAN'T SEE WHERE CAUSE MY TUMMY FEELS HUGE. STEPH

Hi Stephanie! I had surgery on August 2nd. I was told to expect my tummy to feel bloated or swollen for awhile after surgery. Mine started to subside towards the very end of week 2 or beginning of week 3. Most of it is the gas (carbon dioxide) that they blow your belly up with to make surgery much easier to perform. It takes awhile to dispell that gas. Congratulations on your surgery!! My prayers and thoughts are with you during your recovery and weight loss!! From one WLS sister to another--WAY TO GOOOO!!! Keep up the great work!! Much success to you!! God bless you!! Brenda