TAH tummy swelling lasting too long!!!!!

I had my TAH 10 months ago and I still have swelly belly. The good news is that the soreness finally went away at month 9. Hang in there! It will get better.

I am 3 weeks post op and still feel very bloated. I had a 10 cm fibroid removed from my uterus and thought my stomach would be smaller right away. I really hope it goes down within 5 months. My son is getting married and I don't want to look pregnant!

I am starting my 9th week of recovery and I still get the swelly belly. It gets worse at night time and my pants get so tight feeling.
So airielheart.... 10 months !! and you still get the swelly belly....Ugggggs !!
Do you do any exercising ? It seems I get more bloated after I eat a bigger meal and I still get gas pains.

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Originally Posted by paulajoy I am 3 months post TAH and my stomach is still swollen. My surgery recovery went really well and I went back to regular activities but the swelling won't go away. I still can't wear my jeans or leggings, only comfortable in sweatpants. I expected tummy swelling but thought it would be gone by now. Is it unusual to last so long? Should I exercise? Diet? Do I need to call my doctor? Can't figure out why I am still swollen, or how to get rid of it. I need some advice......

Thank you so much for sharing. I am merely 4 weeks post op and thanks to you sharing I know how long I have to wait for my swelly belly to shrink. My swelly belly is not as bad in the mornings it tends to grow as the day progresses.

Stay Well

Oh My !!! Two years out and still swelly belly...You poor thing.. I am only about two months out but at least my belly button pain is getting less, although I still get the bloating and then my stretch waist pants feel like they are at their maximum stretch !!! I am holding my same weight, but now trying to lose again. Was bad baking and eating pumpkin deserts.

Hello Everyone,

I'm four months out from my surgery and still have the swelly belly. It's good to know I'm not the only one. Right after Thanksgiving I started a diet and it seems like the weight is not going anywhere and the belly is not helping. Some days I can button my pants and other days I can't. This is so frustrating to me. I actually gained after my surgery and I'm not happy at all about the weight. If anyone have some ideas please let me know.

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Originally Posted by Orchids134 hi! I lost fifty pounds by this weird thing I have been on. I only eat cheerios for breakfast and a can of chicken noodle soup and half tuna sandwich for lunch and dinner. It all I ahve wanted since surgery and we will go out to dinner on friday night but the rest of the time thas it. I call it my hysterectomy diet when people ask lol

I had a visit with my Dr. today 4 week post-op. I have lost 9lbs since my surgery. But I am definitely considering this eating plan.

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Originally Posted by paulajoy I am 3 months post TAH and my stomach is still swollen. My surgery recovery went really well and I went back to regular activities but the swelling won't go away. I still can't wear my jeans or leggings, only comfortable in sweatpants. I expected tummy swelling but thought it would be gone by now. Is it unusual to last so long? Should I exercise? Diet? Do I need to call my doctor? Can't figure out why I am still swollen, or how to get rid of it. I need some advice......

I am a year and a half post op and still swell when I do too much. Haven't worn my regular pants since surgery. Not happy about that.

Good God, no no no! A year or more?!
Ack!!!

I am trying to lose weight also, and actually doing pretty good at it. What I have been eating is more vegetables and less meat. Some days I cheat and have some sweets, but then I tell myself...have to stay away from them guys... Why do sweets have to taste so good ??

I guess we have to take it one day at a time, and when our bellies are ready to get rid of the swelling, we will be so happy.