How long for swelling to subside

bostonlass
on 9/10/13 4:11 am - MA
VSG on 08/27/13

Hi - surgery was two weeks ago and my tummy is still swollen to the point where the clothes that used to fit before surgery are tight around my stomach. How long did it take for your swelling to go down? It's very discouraging.

Tracy D.
on 9/10/13 4:15 am - Papillion, NE
VSG on 05/24/13

I'm going to say that it was probably a good 30 days before I felt like I could have anything around my tummy area.  If it takes 6-8 weeks for you to heal internally (which is what my surgeon says), then it's a safe bet that you won't be free from all the swelling for at least that long. 

 

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MacMadame
on 9/10/13 7:02 am - Northern, CA

It's different for everyone. It took me forever!

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Price S.
on 9/10/13 7:54 am - Mills River, NC

yeah, I could see the weight loss in my face but my tummy was still huge for a long time.  Relax.  It will happen.

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