Question regarding swelling

sheilapinkney
on 8/28/11 4:24 am - Calgary, Canada

I am 4 weeks and 4 days post surgery. I was wondering how long it takes for the swelling to go down around your new tiny tummy?

I think I am about a week or so behind on the healing process due to having an infection on day 4 post op. Could this affect my tummy swelling?

I respect and appreciate all the VSG veterns, that is why I am posing this question here.

I do have a follow up appointment with my surgeon on Sept 6. Just wanted to know before hand.

Thanks for your help.

Sheila

   Surgery: July 27 Surgery Weight: 245   Current Weight: 137 Total weight lost: 1112lbs
   AT GOAL! WOOHOO!!!

roundater
on 8/28/11 8:02 am - Lincoln, NE

VSG on 06/10/11

That does not sound normal. It is good you are following up with you doc.

Rich Sonderegger

SassyItalian
on 8/28/11 10:31 am - Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis

VSG on 12/21/10

sheila-

do you mean internally you think your stomach is still swollen? Is it uncomfortable to eat? Or do you mean the actual incisions?

                      HW: 258lbs  SW: 240   CW: 140 I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old
                 VSG 12/21/10  Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
                                             Soon to be veterinarian!! xoxo

sheilapinkney
on 8/29/11 1:44 am - Calgary, Canada

VSG on 07/27/11

Hi Sassy,

I was thinking more on the inside. The outside incisions are almost completely healed.

yes it does get very uncomfortable when I eat. I can only eat about at the most 2 tablespoon fulls. Then I feel like I have eaten a whole turkey meal. That is why I was wondering if my tummy was still a bit swollen.

Sheila

   Surgery: July 27 Surgery Weight: 245   Current Weight: 137 Total weight lost: 1112lbs
   AT GOAL! WOOHOO!!!

SassyItalian
on 8/29/11 2:05 am - Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis

VSG on 12/21/10

its only been a month so its pretty safe to say you are still swollen internally, some say it takes a few months for the swelling to go down..

if it makes you feel any better alot of us cannot eat more than a tablespoon or 2 at a time for the first few months

                      HW: 258lbs  SW: 240   CW: 140 I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old
                 VSG 12/21/10  Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
                                             Soon to be veterinarian!! xoxo

sheilapinkney
on 8/29/11 2:24 am - Calgary, Canada

VSG on 07/27/11

Thanks Sassy,

I do feel better. I knew someone on here would be able to answer my question.

BTW, you are looking AWESOME!!!!! Congrats on reaching your goal. Do you plan on losing more than your goal or are you going to allow your body to settle on the weight it wants to be?

Sheila

   Surgery: July 27 Surgery Weight: 245   Current Weight: 137 Total weight lost: 1112lbs
   AT GOAL! WOOHOO!!!

SassyItalian
on 8/29/11 3:08 am - Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis

VSG on 12/21/10

of course bring it up at your checkup with the surgeon in september but it sounds pretty normal.

thanks for the compliment..im kinda ok where i am but if my body wants to lose a few more pounds so be it..either way im ok with it..

originally i said goal would be 160 but i knew i could still lose more...

we will see! and you will be here yourself soon enough.

keep us posted on your progress

                      HW: 258lbs  SW: 240   CW: 140 I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old
                 VSG 12/21/10  Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
                                             Soon to be veterinarian!! xoxo

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