bloated after ovary removal

[Marci101]

I had my right ovary and fallopian tube removed 6 days ago and I am still bloated. My whole abdomen, hips, and back seem to be bloated or swollen. Is this normal after this amount of time? If so, how much longer can I expect this?
Thank you.
Marci

[Marci101]

Hi Cirella.
Thank you for your reply. My Dr. did say about 6 weeks recovery. I had open surgery and not laparoscopy. I of course was expecting swelling after such a surgery but I  wasn't prepared for this much and this long. I hardly eat anything and I feel so full! I am getting lots of rest and really trying to take care and heal right.
Thanks again.
Marci

[cirella]

Marci,
Hi, yes it is normal.  You are swollen from the surgery.  Did you have your surgery done by laparoscopy?  You had major surgery so give yourself more time.  I've just had a total hysterectomy via laparoscopy and tried to wear my jeans after 3 weeks and they were so uncomfortable.  Now, at almost 6 weeks, I notice it is lots better.  A year and a half before my hysto I'd had my right ovary/cyst and tube removed and it took a while for the swelling to go down.  

Be patient and I hope you are continuing to get rest. Did your doctor give you an estimated recovery time?

Take care.