Is this Swell Hell??

MultiMom
on 12/16/09 9:09 am - NH
I am 2 weeks out today from my TT. I know that I have fluid that hopefully can be aspirated next Tuesday, but OH MY, my belly is swollen tonight.

I felt like I had a bit of a stomach ache and loosened my binder a bit. It didn't really seem to help so when I changed into my jammies, I took off the binder to take a look.....my pregnancy seems to have advanced 2 months since this morning!!

I did have a full day of running around.... would that have helped cause it?

Martha

High 250/Consult Weight 245/Surgery 205/Now 109
Height 5'4.5" BMI 18.4
In maintenance since June 2009

(deactivated member)
on 12/16/09 9:38 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Hi Martha,
After my TT when I got puffy at night from doing too much I would wrap an icepack in a kitchen towel and put it under my binder.  It would take the swelling down really fast.  You might want to give it a try (unless your surgeon specifically told you not to use ice).

Hope you get some relief and get some extra rest tomorrow!
Ruth
MultiMom
on 12/16/09 9:48 am - NH
Thanks Ruth,

I am going to try that right now

Martha

High 250/Consult Weight 245/Surgery 205/Now 109
Height 5'4.5" BMI 18.4
In maintenance since June 2009

(deactivated member)
on 12/16/09 10:01 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
I hope it helps!!!

If you can lay down with it on your belly and elevate your feet.....always helped me.

Hope my surgery sister gets relief.
MultiMom
on 12/16/09 7:33 pm - NH
Thank so much Ruth!

I went to bed with the ice pack (and electric blanket, LOL). It gave me good relief from the discomfort and the swelling is way down this morning .

Martha

High 250/Consult Weight 245/Surgery 205/Now 109
Height 5'4.5" BMI 18.4
In maintenance since June 2009

(deactivated member)
on 12/16/09 9:44 pm - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
So glad it helped!!

Try some arnica montana too if you have it......... 3x a day .......I believe it helps to control the swelling on a daily basis.
hazmat11
on 12/16/09 9:58 am
 TT is next for me. I hope the swelling gets better for you soon.
Susie



Iam_with_the_Band
on 12/16/09 3:10 pm
Yeah!  I'm in swell hell too!  I have been for about a week now! 
The more time I am up, the worse it gets! 

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand. 

Jennifer Q.
on 12/16/09 8:57 pm - Newton, NJ
Oh Martha I hope you dont have that swelling again today!!


SW 241.6/ CW 138.8/ GW 140
    At Goal 12/11/2009          
MultiMom
on 12/16/09 9:19 pm - NH
I am going to take it easy today!! It is freezing out there (0 degrees when I got up today) so I think I will spend the day at home and putz around a bit. How are you doing??

Martha

High 250/Consult Weight 245/Surgery 205/Now 109
Height 5'4.5" BMI 18.4
In maintenance since June 2009

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