5 wks out and waist same as.............

Hello everyone! I was 5 wks post op yesterday. I measured before surgery and again yesterday. I still have some swelling, I think...I hope it is anyway.  My hips are down 2 inches but my waist is the same. I am still not able to wear my before clothes.
Has this happened to anyone else? I see where some are having to buy smaller clothes. That is definitely not the case for me.
Other than the clothes/swelling issue I feel great. I am getting feeling back and no more itching. The scar is looking good although I think I do have dog ears which he said he can take care of this at a later date. I am not sure how long one has to wait. I have been sleeping on my side for couple of weeks and tried stomach a couple of times. I am still wearing my binder/garment hoping for some difference in swelling/size/shape of new belly.
Thanks for lending an ear or should I say eyes :)
Jenn

You will continue to swell for months.  Yikes!  Five weeks is very out to be getting into smaller clothes.  I am glad you are healing so well.  Loris

I think I was still in sweat pants five weeks out!  I know it's frustrating, but the swelling definitely takes a while to go down. It will, though.  :)

I remember being in the same boat myself. I am on the other side now and I can assure you the grass is greener. Keep following the doc's advice and I promise it will get better soon!!!