Question:
I'm 3 months post op and tummy still sensitive

I'm three months post op and my tummy is still pretty sensitive to anything snug on it. I'll put on a pair of jeans that seem to fit (when standing up), however after sitting for awhile I realize they feel very uncomfortable on my stomach. I'm not shoving myself into the pants. I almost have to wear pants that are 1 or 2 sizes bigger than normal. Anyone else have this problem? Any idea when it will end. I had lap rny on 10/16/02. Thanks!!    — Stacy L. (posted on January 21, 2003)

January 21, 2003
Some people experience swelling from surgeries for up to 6 months. I wonder if you aren't still experiencing some swelling as well? I know after my tummy tuck last spring I went through what you're describing for months. I'm also doing the same thing now (post op from two surgeries, one Nov, one Dec). Since I'm so much more aware of my tummy now I can actually look closely and tell there is some swelling. If it continues or really bothers you seeing a doctor might be appropriate. Hopefully we'll both get into our proper sized pants soon. Kind of takes the fun out of dropping sizes when you can't wear them, doesn't it!?
   — Shelly S.