Bloating -please help!

Hello! I had a laparotomy 4 weeks ago to remove 2  10 cm cysts from my ovaries. Didn't have much bloating the first few weeks, but didn't have much movement either. Last week I went back to work (teacher meetings) and have noticed some bloating now. It's strange cause it is above my incision and is almost like a little shelf!
Dr says this is normal.
Has anyone else experienced this?
Thanks for your help!

[Michey]

I had lap. surgery to remove stage 2 endo. just over one month ago.  I am having a lot of bloating and cannot fit into my pants.  My doc. says this is normal and it should take a few months to go down.  As for bloating above my incision, I'm not experiencing that, it's actually my whole stomach is extended.
Good luck and I hope you feel back to yourself soon :)

[lvfrogs]

If you are concerned about the bloating, call your doctor that did the surgery to check on it. That is what they are there for! I had surgery 7 weeks ago and still have some bloating, but mine was intestinal surgery.  I have heard that it just takes time.  But I would check with your doctor to be sure. Good luck!

[justscore]

It takes a long time for the bloating to go down.  I have had so many surgeries, that I think I have permanent bloating (haha)  I never had the bloating in the same place........it seemed to move around.  It is frustrating and takes what seems like forever to subside.

Heidi

[justtrust]

Thanks for sharing,ladies. It's nice to know I'm not alone. My doc says is should be closer to normal at 6 weeks, so 2 more to go. We'll see!

[Sandymac]

Agree with all the above.. Keep us posted though,

Sandy

[kayluv09]

i too had surgery not even 2 weeks ago, i had a ruptured cyst removed and am now experiencong alot of bloating! its very annoying and i cant fit into anything like i used to, and now its swim suit season, yay:( and i too have a hard like shelf around my incision..ill ask my doc on monday about it.