Swelling at upper abdomen

It's normal to have some abdominal bloating after surgery, which is why people tend to wear comfortable, elastic waistbands for a while.  Still, if you're having extreme bloating that is worrying you, the best place to check it out is by calling your surgeon.  Any time you're concerned about anything at all, give them a call.  They got paid the big bucks to do the surgery, and they need to help you deal with bothersome post-op symptoms.

It's good to hear your appetite is good and that you're feeling pretty well generally.  I'm especially happy to hear that your lungs have already responded to the surgery.  That's great!

So if the bloating/swelling is making you uncomfortable or concerned at all, give your surgeon's office a call.  I'm sure they'd want you to!

Hang in there!

Denise

Generally the swelling we talk about in the first two weeks is internal at the wrap site.  It makes it increasingly more difficult to swallow.  I don't remember excessive swelling that comes on suddenly like that, although it's certainly possible that others here have. 

Still, I'd call your doctor's office. There must be somebody on call who could talk to you about what you're experiencing.  It's always better to check with your surgeon whenever there's something happening that you don't understand or is bothering you.

Your surgery is still pretty recent, and I'm sure the office is used to getting lots of calls with questions. 

You don't want to assume anything.  Most likely it's just normal swelling, but I think it's wise to ask.  I know that most people (myself included) have to wear "fat pants" for quite a while after the surgery because of bloating, so that part's very normal.

I'm sure it's fine, but if it were me I'd check on what the surgeon thinks.

BTW, I think you'll still lose plenty of weight in the next six months if you want to.  This surgery does help with weight loss!

Happy healing,

Denise