J-P drain/swelly belly question

I had a TAH on 1/29 and had to go back into the OR for internal bleeding on 1/30 where they inserted a Jackson-Pratt Drain (J-P drain). Has anyone else had a J-P drain put in after a TAH? I'm surious but don't think that I've experienced the "swelly belly" in the same way that others have... maybe because of the drain? Would love to hear others' thoughts...

First of all Alison, it's nice to meet you and welcome to the other side!
I am not familiar with a J-P drain or it's purpose, this is the first time that I am hearing about one. Perhaps other sisters can comment on their experience and whether they had "swelly belly" or not with the use of one. I am not entirely sure of what swelly belly is, just thought it was the tummy's reaction to all the healing that is going on after having a hysterectomy done. I have gained some weight since my surgery so it's hard to tell if what I see is the extra weight or some swelly belly going on, lol
Take care

Thanks so much for your reply.... I have been checking my weight each day since coming home and have dropped all of my surgery weight over the past week (194 on Mobday to 171 this morning, 8 days later) even while eating and napping. Hope you're feeling better soon... And hope someone has had experience with this drain so I'm not the only one!