Swelly Belly Blues!

Hello to all my beautiful HysterSisters! Had my supracervical hysterectomy on 11/30/2005, and am feeling pretty good for the most part except for the belly thang! Out of sheer vanity I ask this question: when the heck does it go away? will it ever look "less swelly"? I suppose I should give it more time (6 months, a year maybe?). Diet is really good (fiber, green veggies, salads, minimal lean meats/fish, no soda or coffee, sweets etc). So its not like I'm gaining extra pounds in that area. When I stand up, I notice a "pouch with a ledge" ha ha..that's the only way to describe it and it's getting on my nerves. My clothes fit good and its not noticeable till I get naked (so what am I complaining about?). One of my sisterinlaws "thinks" she is "thin" and constantly makes references to weight/diet/exercise. If she knew the turmoil I went thru to have this surgery she'd probably keep her mouth shut...anywho, what can I do to reduce this puffiness?? It really shows up mid-afternoon till nighttime. The next morning, my belly looks back to normal! Very weird. Well I hope all us gals are healing up nicely; don't over do it. Any help is truly appreciated!!!

That darned swelly belly! During my recovery, I just surrendered and learned to embrace it. The following article should help shed some light:

http://www.hystersisters.com/vb2/article_163685.htm

In the meantime, keep up with all the pampering, water drinking, walking, eating healthy and sleeping. My recovery was when I finally learned how to listen to my body.........it knows what it wants, and so will yours. Take care.............s......Deb

Hi

"Pouch with a ledge" ... I remember it well! Note remember ... I don't have it now, which should give you some encouragement! I think that 'swelly belly' is one of the most posted subjects!

I think mine had just about gone at the 3-4 month mark, so you've a way to go yet. Everyone's different, but it's major surgery and amazed me just how long it took everything to settle down.

So, hang in there and take care!

I have nothing to add except I feel your pain. I tried to roll on my side to sleep the other night and it felt like someone erected a guardrail in my stomach.

I wish you peace and comfort.

April

Hi, Its getting on my nerves as well!!I tell my husband 'i look so disgusting' he tells me to get over it, its a part of the surgery lol.... <---he needs a spankin' how dare him not give into my whining LOL...I hope it goes a way soon enough for all of us!!!