Well I wasn't prepared for this!! 3 days PO Started by: Jennifer

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  • Jennifer 6
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    September 11, 2015 at 9:51 am
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    I cannot believe how bloated I am and the amount of water retention that has built up. My body hurts to touch all over. I’m drinking plenty of fluids. I 3 days PO now. I’ve cut down to paracetamol and ibuprofen yesterday morning because I was concerned they be be affecting it. I’m just on my antibiotics now. I feel so uncomfortable. I’m just trying to stay positive here!! Xxx

    Nia 10
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    September 11, 2015 at 10:27 am
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    Trust me the first week is uncomfortable and painful, but it really does get easier. During my first week I was questioning whether I had made the right decision. but now I’m almost 2 weeks postop, i’ve got the strapping off, the boobies are starting to drop and look great, and I have no regrets ?
    Don’t worry it will all be worth it in the end x

    Nia 10
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    September 11, 2015 at 10:28 am
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    Also if you’re bloated/constipated try lactulose – I was constipated for 3/4 days and it really helped. It’s tasty too haha

    Jennifer 6
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    September 11, 2015 at 10:32 am
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    Aww thanks hun, that’s what I keep trying to remind myself of…the end result. Like I did it to feel more in proportion but my legs and stomach have swelled that much that my boobs look tiny again ? I think I may have to try that. I can’t wait to get this first week out the way with! ☺️It’s helpful to hear from other people with similar experiences, helps you stay positive. Thanks hun xxx

    Stephxx 3
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    September 11, 2015 at 11:10 am
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    I’m exactly the same Hun. I’m 3 days PO and I look like I’m 6 months pregnant! Nobody told me about this either im so glad I’m not the only one bloated I feel like a whale!!
    I’m in agony too I’m scared to move because I just hurt!!!
    Hope it doesn’t last much longer. It will all be worth it in the end chick xx

    Jennifer 6
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    September 11, 2015 at 11:16 am
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    I do remember the surgeon saying the antibiotics could cause some gastro problems. I just never expected it like this ? yes everybody forgets to mention this bit of it. I look majorly pregnant aswell and normally my stomach is flat ? I’ll laugh about this when it’s all over…like you said it’ll all be worth it in the end ☺️Xxx

    Stephxx 3
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    September 11, 2015 at 4:03 pm
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    Yep here’s hoping it will be!! Are you managing to sleep ok? Xx

    lindsey 123
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    September 11, 2015 at 4:18 pm
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    Is their anything you can take that will stop bloating I already look bloated enough as it is not looking forward to this bit tbh lol I don’t want my belly to end up being bigger then my boobs :(. hope you will be better soon jen xx

    Stephxx 3
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    September 11, 2015 at 4:27 pm
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    @lynzzi25 I’m not sure Hun I didn’t know about all this. Some people have said to take laxatives but the meds have the opposite effect .
    At least now you know what to expect after your op . I can’t lie it’s not pleasant but it will be worth it xx

    Jennifer 6
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    September 11, 2015 at 4:28 pm
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    I’m sleeping ok tbh and I’m quite lucky that I’m not in a lot of pain considering I’ve had unders. I’m just very uncomfortable. I’ve just been reading up on it and it
    Says just keep hydrated, and make sure you don’t intake too many salts. It will go down, we’ve just got to be patient I’m afraid ha, I’m losing patience at the moment as I just want it to be done ? thanks ladies xxxx

    Jennifer 6
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    September 11, 2015 at 4:28 pm
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    If I find anything that works I’ll let you know. How are you sleeping? Xx

    Stephxx 3
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    September 11, 2015 at 4:58 pm
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    Yeah please Hun that’d be fab if you could . I’m not sleeping great, look like a zombie! Can’t get comfortable and sleeping upright sucks a bit!!xx

    Anonymous
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    September 11, 2015 at 5:17 pm
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    Not everyone gets bloated and retains water so it may not happen to you @lynzzi25 it’s a mixture of antibiotics and how your body reacts with the anaesthetic my friend couldn’t wee for at least 2 days PO and I was fine so don’t go thinking it will happen it’s just a side affect that may! Hope your both feeling better soon! X

    Misia 54
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    September 11, 2015 at 5:53 pm
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    I felt better after 6 days. Hope you feel better soon 🙂 it’s difficult to stay positive and you will feel down many times but soon you will enjoy 🙂 ps. Ice pack girls will. Help you a lot, I didn’t used a lot for first two weeks but 3rd week when I couldn’t go back to work I started use every two hours till melted and I have to say amazing 🙂 feel better !!!!

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