Bloated and getting depressed

Hi ladies- I thought stopping the cocodamol would make the bloating go down but it’s actually getting worse. I go out for walks which seemed to be making it better initially but no luck. I normally go to the gym twice a day every day and it’s upsetting enough to not go at all but on top of that I feel like I’ve ruined my body… I’ve got boobs but am now massively fat!
Has anyone found a solution to help the bloating? Does anyone know how long it lasts?
Thank for your help ladies… xxx

No advice but I’m the same. Starting to feel so fed up?
Plus this burning sensation along my stitches and the constant worry of if I’ve done something to them is driving me crazy. Just want Wednesday to hurry up!
I knew this would be an emotional roller coaster but it’s really taking its toll.
We will all be healed and happy before we know it I’m sure xx

aww girls i know how you feel 🙁 I keep crying because i feel distant from my boyfriend because we can’t cuddle in bed or anything else and it’s only day 6 post op! it does get better! i found drinking loads of water and only water has helped my bloating loads, also it feels like every time i sit up in bed i am doing a crunch as well because i have to work so hard at it! haha it’s just going to take a little bit of time. i have never been to the gym but i do miss going on runs with my 2 year old dalmatian zeus 🙁 xx

I absolutely hate drinking water (I have the taste buds of a child) but I’m gonna try that out. Thanks, Helen!
Nikki, I know it sounds weird but would kill for a burning sensation! I have NO FEELING at all other than right inside and am so worried it’s going to be permanent… having said that, last night I had a nightmare and threw myself out of bed (the dream was that there was a rat on my leg and I really hate them). I have never felt so much pain in my muscles EVER. Was worried I ripped the stitches but it doesn’t hurt anymore so I think it’s ok…
I can’t wait for Wednesday but am now getting worried that I’m pinning my hopes on getting the strapping off but that it won’t be that much better! I have never worried about things so much in my life… 🙁
Enough of the misery- sorry! It will totally be worth it in the end! Xxx

Hiya hun, sorry to hear your feeling down. I was soooo bloated & all of my skin felt so squishy and wobbly lol, By day 6/7 I was still so constipated from the painkillers I had to use laxatives which did help the bloat, but tbh I think I lpoked different weight wise for a couple of weeks!! It does die down just try to keep active with walking etc and hopefully you’ll feel back to normal soon! Try drinking herbal tea first thing in the morning to flush you out & lay off sugar! It will all be worth it in the end! Xxx

I’m finding it so hard being so useless. I hate not being able to cuddle my little girl or my fiancé. I feel so tense and the back pain is awful. I can barely sleep at night which is making my mood worse. Just can’t wait until I can do stuff for myself, I’m hoping I’ll be fine when I go back to work

jade if you have bad back ache, try deep heat pads i got some (pack of 4 for £4 from morrisons) and they worked wonders! helped with the back pain instantly and work for up to 16 hours 🙂 xx

Hey guys, so good to read I’m not the only one feeling like this….I stopped taking the cocodmal on day 3 as o was fed up of feeling dopey (has that affect on me) but I am feeling pain, sharp pains inside and like my stitches are ripping ? and I am also bloated. Just need to relax I’ve realised though and let it run its course. Have to accept that we can’t exercise properly again for 6 weeks and then everything can get back to normal. My back is so achy too, I’m not sleeping well, and hate not cuddling my husband and daughter…getting so fustrated!! I’ve put a sorts bra on over my strapping today so I can go for a walk but can hardly breathe. Is anyone else wearing both? Xx

I’m the same. Hate not being able to cuddle my 9 month old. Getting fed up I can’t do things. Can’t bear not driving and having to rely on people. I lost a stone and a half after having my baby and before boobs. I’m weighing another half a stone now. I just hope it’s the swelling! The implants can’t weigh that much surely?! The codeine bunged me up too so just taking paracetamol now xx

Was just saying to my boyfriend “if the bloating a no better today I’m calling the nurse” then logged on and saw this thread.. I’m bloody massive!! Knew I’d get a little bit but this is ridiculous!! I look pregnant, a massive belly of squishy bloat. Bad enough i can’t shower wash my hair properly, am in pain, wearing an unflattering bra and breast band, shuffle around the house as my back and boobs hurt and seem to fall asleep every time I sit down because of the drugs now I’m the size of a whale! Can’t wait for this bit to be over!! Xx

Helen I’m wearing both and hve been since I was discharged. I just assumed we had to? What did the nurse tell you?
I woke up this morning and my sports bra was undone, I must have done it in the night and I freaked thinking I’d cause a problem.
My left stitches seem to hurt more than my right. Constantly feel like I’ve torn them or rippled the stitches etc.
Kind of glad I’m not the only one with all of these thoughts and issues though x

Hi Nikki, it was me that said about wearing both strapping and bra….it was just too much for me. I keep reading that some have just strapping or some have just the band and a bra. Dr marcellino did tell me to put the bra on too but I just couldn’t keep it on all the time with all the strapping all around too! X

Oh sorry didn’t realise it was you. Yeh I’ve got mine on and do find its to much but I’m to much of a wuss to take it off.
How you getting on?
Your so lucky your appointment Wednesday is early, tempted to change mine to earlier if I can. Plus 6:30 is proving difficult to sort childcare for.
Are you managing to do more now?xx

I think my bra might have just been too small (back size) but it’s a 32e!! I’m sure it’s just while they are swollen so don’t want to buy another in case….im a lot more mobile thanks but haven’t done a lot so hopefully the strapping alone has been enough without the bra too…. and yes I’m literally counting down the days till Wednesday! You should ask if they can fit you in sooner, no harm in asking if it’s better for you. I booked mine early while Lily’s at school ?? xx

Yeh I got my sports bras a back size bigger for the swelling.
I’m so so bloated, to the point none of my jeans will even do up 🙁 I look a bloody mess, makes me want to cry lol. But yeh I might cal them tomorrow and see if they have an earlier slot. Can’t wait to finish the antibiotics to, so this bloat will go x

I’ve been wearing both too although Mr Marcellino tore a hole in the middle of my strapping on the day whiCh has just gotten bigger lol.
I’ve been really awful and not been able to stop myself from doing stuff so am massively hoping it hasn’t affected anything! I guess I’ll know on Wednesday afternoon…
Knowing everyone else is bloated too has made me feel better (not in a bad way) so thanks girls! I hope everyone’s aches and pains start to go away now as I have read that day 5 onwards only gets better (apart from the bloating) xx

Also as far as washing is concerned, I wrapped my strapping in cling film and masking taped it (with help) before having a bath. Still being careful with the upper body. My friend is coming to wash my hair tonight 🙂

The fact you’ve felt OK and had both on I’m sure will be ok Gabby. I’ve not moved my upper body much because of the pain so I’m not too worry about the fact that I’ve not worn both….should prob have gone bigger With the bra chest size so I could have worn both but too late now! He tore a hole in mine to ha xx

Yep he tore a hole in mine to lol. I’m managing to do things but worry myself everytime they hurt lol. My partners just booked Monday Tuesday and Wednesday off work as there is no way I’ll manage with two babies on my own.
I just what to see my incisions now and make sure they’re OK xx

Can completely get it girls, thought having these boobs would make me feel a million dollars but instead I’ve gained half a stone through being constipated to the max and bloated and look like a whale when I get out of bed or off the settee so feel far from a million more like 1dollar. Not swimming or going to the gym is a nightmare and as I’m fearsly independent I hate having to ask for help. Post op appt tomorrow so hopefully the dressings over my wounds can come off and I can have a shower and wash my hair at the same time. Started taking ibuprofen today as I’ve got so much swelling and bruising especially on one side that I’m hoping these tablets will bring it down quicker. X

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