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I'm on week 5 post op prolapsed bladder surgery with mesh band

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dianelou
dianelou

Still have small swelling in lower stomach is this normal.

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 dianelou

    Posted

    When you say lower stomach do you mean in the middle of your abdomen (which is where your stomach lies) or are you talking about the pelvic area because and swelling of the abdomen won't be related to prolapse repair?

    • Jan999
      Jan999

      Posted

      Sorry should say any swelling of the abdomen.....
    • dianelou
      dianelou Jan999

      Posted

      The pelvic area.I'm concerned cause ut wasn't like this before surgery and its hard not soft to touch

    • Jan999
      Jan999 dianelou

      Posted

      Swelling following the operation is common and that is because of air being pumped into the pelvic cavity to allow the surgeon to see what he's doing. This can take a while to reduce. If you had an infection you'd almost certainly have other symptoms, a temperature, an offensive vaginal discharge and possibly flu like symptoms however if you're concerned, make an appointment to see your GP.

    • dianelou
      dianelou Jan999

      Posted

      It sounds like its just from surgery like you said then, I saw him already and he said everything was ok I guess I'm just worried all the time. Tysm for your help.

  • colleen_2828
    colleen_2828 dianelou

    Posted

    When I had my rectocele repair my tummy was swollen for about 12 weeks but it did go down eventually. Just remember not to lift anything or do too much even if you think you feel well enough.

    God bless.

    • dianelou
      dianelou colleen_2828

      Posted

      Tysm I can tell about standing or walking to long u get really tired and sore.
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