Is this Swelly Belly?

Hi Ladies

I had my LSH on the 23rd with my left ovary removed as well. I know my belly was really swollen initially. I have been having regular BM's for the last 4 days so much of the swelling has gone down.

The 3 incisions look good I think. No redness or discharge of any sort. I have stopped the Percocet and take 600-800 mg Ibuprofen which works okay. However, I have a very firm swelling over my left incision. It feels like a small mass. The pain is mostly right there and a little lower. But, as I said, the pain is manageable with Ibuprofen. I also am continuing to wear an abdominal binder from the hospital.

I am just worried. Is this how the SwellyBelly is? Hard over some areas?

Thank you so much! You guys are great!

Hugs, peace, and healing to all of you...

Hi serenity

I think swelly-belly is when the whole stomach is still swollen and potruding. With swellybellly it is still hard to fit in your regular clothes etc. There's a link on the front of the post-op surgery page that explains it.

I have a hard section on my a small part of incension area also, but I think that is just part of internal healing (at least I hope so). I also were the tummy band too which has helped me a lot. I take it off occassionally but I sleep in it.

Endo-One,

Thanks! I'm sure you are right. It's internal healing. It is comforting that you know what I'm talking about.

I have an appt. with my doc on Friday. I just started getting nervous, I guess. Thanks again.

Have a good night.