skinnymonkey

I know everyone post-op has concerns that nag at them... this is one of mine. Wondering if it's happened to anyone else!

I'm about 3 weeks out (had my surgery October 4, Lap RNY). They said some initial swelling was normal, but that most of it would go away in a couple of weeks.

I've lost over 20 pounds since then (it was 20 pounds a week ago) and am back to work.

My issue is this: on my left side under my large incision, my stomach is still swollen. It's swollen down near the bottom of my belly, which feels heavier and looks larger than the other side.

There's not a lot of pain. I am still sore, of course, since I'm not that far out. But I am worried about the swelling. My pants are too big everywhere except the waist! I look like I'm wearing a drawstring sack!

Did this happen to anyone else? i'm not sure if I should be worried or not.