Anyone else's tummy changed shape?
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Forgive me if I have touched on this subject before, I can't remember if I have or not.
I had my total hysterectomy (LAVH & BSO) 2 and a half years ago now, I have been having terrible problems with weight gain (am working hard to lose it) but has anyone else (similar time post op) noticed that their tummy has chaged shape? I have gained weight in the past before my op but all stayed pretty much the same only fatter LOL however this time it looks different, of course I might just be getting paranoid about it and that would make things look worse than they are but if someone else has experienced similar I would be interested to hear about it then perhaps I could breathe a sigh of relief while getting back on my treadmill and contiuing to eat my lettuce leaves like a good girl.
Thanks
Phoebe.
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sharon71404 phoebewhite
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I am 7 weeks post op and have a noticeable shape to my full lower half. I know i still have some swelling to go down but i am definitely a different shape. Up to now i havent gained any weight thankfully but i have had to buy a bigger size jeans. I have read this happens a few times. My advice would be love your shape and size. Im tryinf to do just that xxx
phoebewhite sharon71404
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Hi Sharon, yes in the first few weeks your tummy will swell up, it's known infamously as 'swelly belly' this will settle down eventually, I do hope that you won't put on any weight it's not funny, I'm fed up
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Phoebe
poppy49 phoebewhite
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I got my op 25 months ago. My shape has changed dramatically and my tummy is big. I mentioned it to the doctor and she said that my tummy would never be what it was before the op. Another change that was not discussed with me before the op. If I could turn back the clock I wish I had known all about the after effects of this op. Then I would have been better equipped to deal.
Love Lee xx
phoebewhite poppy49
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Hi Lee, hope you are well (apart from your tummy)? I am getting so depressed about it, I bought 2 lovely hardly worn tops from my fave auction site and yes they fit me but they just don't hang right, I wasn't told anything about this either but my op was rushed because of the stage 1A, so I didn't have much of a choice, I have been trying different diets 5:2 being my favourite one but nothing changes and I do abdominal exercises, nothing, I don't know what to do now.
Phoebe x
poppy49 phoebewhite
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Hi Phoebe
I'm thinking there is nothing I can do now so I'm accepting it instead of beating myself up about it. I don't ever feel nice going out anymore. It's rubbish.
Lee x
phoebewhite poppy49
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Before I get in the shower I turn our full length mirror round, I can't bear to look at myself, I grew up in the 60's and we used to wear things called tent dresses (hippy style) think I actually need the tent now LOL. x
poppy49 phoebewhite
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Haha I'm the same. I now can't bear to look at myself naked. Lost a lot of confidence. Although not bleeding anymore is awesome. It doesn't matter what I do now. The weight around my middle is there to stay. And I now keep myself much more healthy xx
phoebewhite poppy49
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Yes I have to say that not bleeding anymore is a plus and I'm still here so also a plus so for that I am thankful. x
nicola34310 phoebewhite
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Hiya
I had. TAH and BSO July 2015 I wasn't thin anyway but left side had a bulge I went back in December 2015 due to pain on left side he was unable to get in Keyhole due to mass adhesions so I went back in March 2016 open surgery again, my bowel and other organs were stuck, I have been this morning for a CT Scan and have a colonoscopy on Saturday to explore more as in horrendous pain again I have two hernias and I think bowel is stuck again this is so distressing and my day to day life is in a right old twoddle 😂😂 I try and stay happy 😊 it's all we can do but more surgery is inevitable xx you are who you are xx you are beautiful remember that xx 😘
phoebewhite nicola34310
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Nicola, I am so sorry for all the problems you are having, that's not nice at all and I hope all gets better for you soon.
I was really quite fed up yesterday (I still am) but in light of what's been happening in UK recently, my problems are very minor and I'm grateful for that.
nicola34310 phoebewhite
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I understand it's been terrible and my heart goes out to all affected by this tragedy. Us poor woman go through the most awful things and our bodies take an unexpected change that we have to try and live with xx I am here hon whenever you feel a bit low and we can chat xx I am really good friends with a lady I met on here over 2 years ago and we speak daily still xx so anytime xx 😘
phoebewhite nicola34310
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neverstaysstill phoebewhite
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Hi, i agree with all the replies and i know my belly does look a bit different but i have found i can keep it under control by drinking pints and pints of water and by working out ridiculous amounts ie: running and an hour of floor exercises every night.
I know this isn't an option for some people but i'm also worried about weight gain during menopause as well (rumoured you put on approx 13lbs) so really trying so hard to not put any weight on, sometimes i feel like just stopping all the exercise but i know i would just look at a cake and put on 7lbs. We are all beautiful and really shouldn't beat ourselves up but i think its just ingrained in us.