Question:
6 DAYS POST OP AND FEELING BLOATED?

I was just wondering if its normal to feel so full and bloated? I am following my liquid food plan and trying to get everything in but I stop when I am uncomfortable. How do I know if this full or bloated feeling is still the gas from surgery or my new tummy talking to me? I am also trying to make sure I take the 30 minutes to get things in. Not always managing, but trying to.    — cherby56 (posted on April 1, 2003)

April 1, 2003
Hi. I am four weeks post-op and I often feel full (sometimes bloated), even when I haven't eaten for several hours. It is probably a combination of things, but the answer I got when I asked a question similar to this is "enjoy not being hungry because that will change!"
   — Kendra S.

April 1, 2003
I am 4 weeks post-op, and I too felt really bloated. I asked the nurse about it when I got my drain out, and she said it is from the gas I received during surgery (lap), plus swelling and fluids. I don't feel that way anymore. Good luck!
   — JoAnn A.

April 1, 2003
Walk, walk, walk, walk, drink, drink, drink, and you'll probably flush away the bloat... walking and drinking will make you feel better- its probably a combination of everything. Don't over-exert, but moving around will help, as well as MORE fluids.
   — Karen R.

April 3, 2003
Yes, it's normal to feel bloated, I did until about 4-5 weeks post-op. I do agree that walking really helps. Drink, drink, drink too! It will go away and you will start feeling better. I'm 4 1/2 months post-op and feel great now. I was worried in the beginning about not getting all my fluids in, but be assured that as time goes by, it will get easier to get it all in.
   — Carol V.