Retaining fluids from IV?

[PinkSquirrel]

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[hisno1girl]

My abdomen is noticeably bigger than it was before I went into surgery. In addition to the IV fluids, they all filled me up with air.

How are you feeling? I'm sore and my tummy looks like I got punched because it's all black and blue.

[lilafowler]

I'm with puddle-I didn't have a lot if swelling during pregnancy-it was AFTER my c-section and all the fluids when my ankles and legs swelled up like balloons....until the night sweats and constant peeing got rid of it. Hang in there-you're surprisingly chipper for someone who has had such a tough time!

[Norticprincess]

IV can do it. I usually see swelling in my fingers and feet too. I always get puffy post surgery.
If it is too bad ( I started to resemble the marshmallow man ) the doc usually gives me lasix.
My poor sister is even worse, after her donation surgery she was so swollen her clothing didn't fit and her face didn't look like her.

[Deleted]

i was so puffy after i came home from the hospital you could make a dent in my leg like it was a down pillow. i was peeing every 45 seconds for freaking WEEKS.

anyway, totally normal.

[TrudyCampbell]

I had IV fluids and a blood transfusion after giving birth med free and I was SO SWOLLEN. I looked so much worse after giving birth than before, and it lasted a week or so. Hang in there, mama.

[TrudyCampbell]

Oh and I wasn't cleared to work out until 4 months PP. it sucked ass. I feel your pain. It's all worth it though, you're a tough cookie.

[eddy]

I was down zero pounds after my c section. It was just not fair lol. I think it was the IV fluids because obviously the weight came off.

[discogranny]

After my D&C I was really puffy for a few days. I also peed a lot, so I too assumed it was fluids. It went down on its own.

[Deleted]

I had a non baby related hospital stay complete with ivs. I had to give my rings to xH after a couple hours. The bloat at home was bad for a few days.

[hisno1girl]

Jul 6, 2013 20:13:45 GMT -5 @theycalledherkate said:

Thanks ladies...I had a feeling it might be the IV fluids since my rings don't fit again and I am peeing a ton and also because it literally seemed to have puffed out overnight. Looks like I'll just have to wait it out. Ughhhh the night sweats.They are brutal. We have to wash our sheets constantly.

hisno1girl I am feeling good---fortunately I was never in pain, just traumatized by what what happening.

How are YOU feeling?

I'm walking around with a pillow clutched to my abdomen and coughing really hurts but the pain is manageable with OTC meds. I feel horrible that I can't take care of my husband while he's also recovering from surgery but our daughter is here and she's been a life saver. I walked outside today to get the mail and it's horribly hot and humid so I retreated to the sanctuary of my AC cooled house.

DH & I are just a pitiful sight - both hobbling around. lol

[bananapancakes]

I was quite puffy after my D&C as well. It's probably just water retention. I'm glad to hear you are on the mend. Hope your recovery is a quick one!

[eav2c]

I left the hospital weighing more than I did going in! I had a csection and was hooked up to IV's for most my stay. I was so, so, so swollen! Are you taking any painkillers? My swelling didn't go down till after I stopped the painkillers.