Gallbladder removal BIG BELLY??? :-( - Gallbladder Message Board

jamierenae · 06-11-2009, 06:16 PM

Hi!
I just had my gallbladder removed on Monday the 8th of June. Laprascopy with 4 incissions. I feel great 4 days after just mild pain BUT my stomach looks like i am 9 months pregnant. I am starting to worry. Is this normal?

Thanks in advance.
Manuela

Titchou · 06-11-2009, 08:23 PM

Yes, it is normal. They inflate your stomach to do the procedure. It takes a little while for it to go all the way down. Just walk as much as you can and that will help.

jamierenae · 06-11-2009, 09:06 PM

thanks so much... what am i looking at as far as time? weeks?

teacher17 · 06-11-2009, 11:24 PM

Oh my gosh! I had mine out June 1st and have the same issue. I completely look pregnant. I am having trouble buttoning my pants, but don't have weight gain on the scale. I'm all belly. It's better than last week, but not much. Hopefully it won't be permanent.

Titchou · 06-12-2009, 06:36 AM

It isn't permanent! Mine went down in about 10 days I guess. I wore pants with elastic in the waist at first...