Need some reassurance..

Hello,

I had my panniculectomy Dec, 20. Where they removed 13lbs of skin. I had my drains removed last wednesday and the surgeon gave me the okay to use the treadmill at the gym.  My question though is I have gained back the 13lbs they removed and I have swelled up from it the pants I wore before surgery dont fit now therer to small. Is this normal due to swelling seems my body is kind of playing a mind game with me right now. thanks for any answers.. 

Logic would say swelling and fluid retention.  Same thing happened after VSG, right?

I came home heavier and larger than I was before surgery. 2 weeks later, and I'm at least back in the size pants I was pre-op.

Yup, water retention and swelling from the trauma would be my guess. Hang in there, it'll come off - mine is working its way out.

Do you wear a compression garment?  I loved mine and it helped the swelling considerably...

Swelling is awful - but unfortunately it happens. I wear a size 4 and was wearing a 10 because of swelling and drains - did a number on my mind, and my weight stayed the same...

Thanks for the replies,

I do wear the compression garment, I actually wear a compression shirt and then the compression garment it feels better when its nice and snug. I have managed to drop almost 5 of those pounds in the last few days. I started using the elliptical and I think its better cause theres no impact so the stomach doesnt move as much plus you burn way more calories. It's nice to know that some of it is swelling.