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delight21 · 11-14-2008, 03:50 PM

Did anyone else feel super bloated after their BA? I feel soooo bloated. I made the big mistake of stepping on the scale and discovered I put on 5lbs just after surgery. I feel like a balloon!

Anyone have any suggestions to help with the bloating? How long did it take to go away?

Jac · 11-14-2008, 04:49 PM

It is the meds & the GA. Drink ton's of water to help flush your system! & get off the meds as soon as you can.
Just think some of that 5lbs is new boobies!!!! YAY!!!
Relax & give your body time!
Take care.

swelly · 11-14-2008, 06:32 PM

The bloat was pretty vicious, and it's worse because you are so inactive after your BA. It does go away though - don't make yourself feel bad with the scale!!!

GettinTatas · 11-14-2008, 11:11 PM

Drink lots of water and stay away from the salt and refined sugars- they both will make you continue to retain water. If you had a crease incision, your upper abs are also gonna be sore, swollen, and not able to "tighten" when you stand and admire your new boobies in the mirror. All of this will improve, just more slowly than we'd like it to

Congrats on your BA! Hope your recovery is quick and easy

kimba · 11-15-2008, 09:15 AM

bad bad scales!!
I was the same. I bloated so much people noticed my stomach before my boobies!!

It does go away. lots of water and try to avoid getting constipated.

poledancingmom_27 · 11-16-2008, 02:05 AM

YES MA'AM!! I felt like I was like 5 months pregnant! Mine is just now getting back to normal....I had twilight too! So, don't worry..it happens w/ other anesthesia as well...it's the meds too!

Melie19 · 11-16-2008, 04:12 AM

Yes mam! I bloated so bad, i gained a little over 6 lbs. It was probably the worst part of my recovery lol. but it went away (for me) shortly after I got off all the meds. good luck girl!

clementine8 · 11-16-2008, 04:49 PM

I was horribly bloated (7.5 lbs) and I'm a skinny girl to begin with - I looked a year pregnant! 9 days later the weight is gone (except the added boobage weight!) but tummy still sticking out. bizarre - but it happens every time i've had surgery ( appendix, ovaries etc...)..plus i was sooooo backed up from the painkillers. revolting. don't worry - it's not real weight!

AngelRS · 11-16-2008, 05:10 PM

I was SO bloated. It was gross looking. But its finally all come off 5 days after I stopped the pain meds and muscle relaxers and I'm actually down to exactly what I weighed before the surgery. Thank GOD! I just hate how much I feel my muscle tone has gone.

Bloom · 11-16-2008, 05:22 PM

Yeah, don't even get on the scales - those numbers do not mean a thing.

The meds and GA really do a number on you but you will get back to normal. Peppermint tea can help a bit (bloating) and I also take probiotics to counterweigh the problems associated with antibiotics. Once your stomach gets back into normal mode it will get better.
It is not permanent and not to worry about

Just a little side effect.

Littlewitch X · 11-16-2008, 05:34 PM

Oh yes, I WAS bloated sooo bad, looked like I was pregnant just as poledancingmom_27 posted. Every time I moved, I somehow "heard" the fluid swished, also saw my belly jiggle! I know it is unsightly but it is absolutely normal for a first few days post OP and it WILL go away.
Drink lots of lots of water but DO Stay away from scale

Take care & happy recovery

jandy33 · 11-25-2008, 08:01 PM

Thanks for posting this!

I just came on here to look for why am I so bloated! Seems it is a normal side effect that will go away!

Glamgirl4 · 11-25-2008, 08:25 PM

I am one week post op and I am still bloated. It drives me CRAZY. With my bigger chest size it makes me feel terrible. I so hope it goes away soon before I pull my hair out! LOL

kjyhfrank · 11-25-2008, 08:32 PM

Completely bloated & it added atleast 5 pounds to me. It will come off in time!

ladlebug · 11-25-2008, 09:04 PM

i am going to try and remember what all of you other ladies said about this because i just finished with my surgery today so i am preparing myself for the bloat and constipation that is sure to come. Did you avoid caffeine as well? And I know that salt is bad but i know alot of prepared foods have salt and i know ill be eating some of those because its easy and only thing i can handle making right now hehe.

11-14-2008, 03:50 PM	#1
delight21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 142 My Mood: Thanks: 201 Thanked 76 Times in 65 Posts	The Bloat! Did anyone else feel super bloated after their BA? I feel soooo bloated. I made the big mistake of stepping on the scale and discovered I put on 5lbs just after surgery. I feel like a balloon! Anyone have any suggestions to help with the bloating? How long did it take to go away? __________________ 5'0" tall; 105 lbs.; 26.5" rib cage Pre-BA:32B / Post-BA: full 32D so far... Got my new boobies on Nov. 13/08 :) Mentor HP 450cc, silicone, unders, crease

11-14-2008, 04:49 PM	#2
Jac Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 104 My Mood: Thanks: 6 Thanked 48 Times in 42 Posts	It is the meds & the GA. Drink ton's of water to help flush your system! & get off the meds as soon as you can. Just think some of that 5lbs is new boobies!!!! YAY!!! Relax & give your body time! Take care. __________________ AGE~ 32 ~ 5'5 ~ 130lb Two breastfed children Pre BA 34C #1 April 12 ~ 07 475cc Mentor, mod, smooth, round Saline unders, Trans ax #2(redo) Sept 18 ~07 475cc Mentor, mod+, smooth, round Saline unders, crease Post BA ~ 38DD(please, please stay!!)

11-14-2008, 06:32 PM	#3
swelly Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Sign: Posts: 111 My Mood: Thanks: 42 Thanked 65 Times in 46 Posts	The bloat was pretty vicious, and it's worse because you are so inactive after your BA. It does go away though - don't make yourself feel bad with the scale!!! __________________

11-15-2008, 09:15 AM	#5
kimba happy little boobiemite! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BRISBANE Sign: Posts: 433 My Mood: Thanks: 360 Thanked 178 Times in 159 Posts	bad bad scales!! I was the same. I bloated so much people noticed my stomach before my boobies!! It does go away. lots of water and try to avoid getting constipated. __________________ I would give up looking at boobies, but i'm no quitter!! weight 57kg (128lbs) height 172cm (5ft 7") rib cage 31" BF one baby pre breast augmentation: empty 10AA (just) Dr David Topchain Silimed Silicone Furries (overs) high profile 385cc currently a 10E (34E) with boobie greed setting in.

11-16-2008, 02:05 AM	#6
poledancingmom_27 Hoping 2009 will be WONDERFUL!! fingerscrossed Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montgomery, Illinois Sign: Posts: 318 My Mood: Thanks: 321 Thanked 130 Times in 106 Posts	YES MA'AM!! I felt like I was like 5 months pregnant! Mine is just now getting back to normal....I had twilight too! So, don't worry..it happens w/ other anesthesia as well...it's the meds too! __________________ 5'7" 115lbs 28.5"RC 13BWD Deflated 34B due to nursing Mentor Smooth Round 500HP Silicone Crease Unders So far: Full 34DD/E (32DDD/F in some styles/brands!!) Christopher Pelletiere, MD - www.justbreastimplants.com/Pelletiere/

11-14-2008, 11:11 PM	#4
GettinTatas Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Warrenton, Virginia Sign: Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Drink lots of water and stay away from the salt and refined sugars- they both will make you continue to retain water. If you had a crease incision, your upper abs are also gonna be sore, swollen, and not able to "tighten" when you stand and admire your new boobies in the mirror. All of this will improve, just more slowly than we'd like it to Congrats on your BA! Hope your recovery is quick and easy

11-16-2008, 04:12 AM	#7
Melie19 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Katy, Texas Sign: Posts: 82 My Mood: Thanks: 75 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	Yes mam! I bloated so bad, i gained a little over 6 lbs. It was probably the worst part of my recovery lol. but it went away (for me) shortly after I got off all the meds. good luck girl! __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Ciaravino/

11-16-2008, 04:49 PM	#8
clementine8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York, New York Sign: Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	I was horribly bloated (7.5 lbs) and I'm a skinny girl to begin with - I looked a year pregnant! 9 days later the weight is gone (except the added boobage weight!) but tummy still sticking out. bizarre - but it happens every time i've had surgery ( appendix, ovaries etc...)..plus i was sooooo backed up from the painkillers. revolting. don't worry - it's not real weight!

11-16-2008, 05:10 PM	#9
AngelRS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 199 My Mood: Thanks: 436 Thanked 84 Times in 64 Posts	I was SO bloated. It was gross looking. But its finally all come off 5 days after I stopped the pain meds and muscle relaxers and I'm actually down to exactly what I weighed before the surgery. Thank GOD! I just hate how much I feel my muscle tone has gone. __________________ Cheers, Riannon Age 23 5'4" 100lbs 32 A 325cc Mod+ silicone unders Full 32D, but dropping and fluffing BA date: Nov 7th, 2008

11-16-2008, 05:22 PM	#10
Bloom Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area California Sign: Posts: 353 My Mood: Thanks: 168 Thanked 191 Times in 147 Posts	Yeah, don't even get on the scales - those numbers do not mean a thing. The meds and GA really do a number on you but you will get back to normal. Peppermint tea can help a bit (bloating) and I also take probiotics to counterweigh the problems associated with antibiotics. Once your stomach gets back into normal mode it will get better. It is not permanent and not to worry about Just a little side effect. __________________ 37y, 5'6", 112 lbs, 2 kids, 3y nursing BA1 - 1995, Silicone, round, textured Mentor, 175cc (34B to C) BA2 - 11/14/08, Silicone, round, smooth Mentor, Mod+, 550cc (deflated back down to a 34B to 32DDDD?)

11-16-2008, 05:34 PM	#11
Littlewitch X 7 years this year, and still counting, yeah! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alohaland Posts: 630 My Mood: Thanks: 127 Thanked 179 Times in 156 Posts	Oh yes, I WAS bloated sooo bad, looked like I was pregnant just as poledancingmom_27 posted. Every time I moved, I somehow "heard" the fluid swished, also saw my belly jiggle! I know it is unsightly but it is absolutely normal for a first few days post OP and it WILL go away. Drink lots of lots of water but DO Stay away from scale Take care & happy recovery __________________ 5'1" 102lb(at the time of surgery) 34A to 34D - 315cc(L) 300cc(R) Mentor Saline Round Smooth HP Transax - Under June 7, 2002 www.justbreastimplants.com/DeWire/

11-25-2008, 08:01 PM	#12
jandy33 Join Date: Sep 2008 Sign: Posts: 178 My Mood: Thanks: 115 Thanked 56 Times in 54 Posts	Thanks for posting this! I just came on here to look for why am I so bloated! Seems it is a normal side effect that will go away! __________________ 5'8 height 140 weight 475 CC (right) 425 CC (left) both overfilled 50CC Round smooth mod+ saline.

11-25-2008, 08:25 PM	#13
Glamgirl4 Its FREEZING here in IN..... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 558 My Mood: Thanks: 432 Thanked 245 Times in 228 Posts	*I am one week post op and I am still bloated. It drives me CRAZY. With my bigger chest size it makes me feel terrible. I so hope it goes away soon before I pull my hair out! LOL* __________________ 5"7 130 lbs Pre ba 32B Post ba 34F so far HP Saline 720cc's Mentor, Smooth,Round, Unders, & Crease Mommy to 4 wonderful children and wife to 1 hot hubby www.justbreastimplants.com/Wagner/

11-25-2008, 08:32 PM	#14
kjyhfrank Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tennessee Sign: Posts: 174 My Mood: Thanks: 102 Thanked 92 Times in 85 Posts	Completely bloated & it added atleast 5 pounds to me. It will come off in time! __________________ 40 yrs. young! Pre-breast augmentation - 34A (barely!) breast augmentation November 21, 2008 Silicone Overs (325 CC) Crease Incision

11-25-2008, 09:04 PM	#15
ladlebug Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Astoria New York Sign: Posts: 401 My Mood: Thanks: 482 Thanked 55 Times in 50 Posts	i am going to try and remember what all of you other ladies said about this because i just finished with my surgery today so i am preparing myself for the bloat and constipation that is sure to come. Did you avoid caffeine as well? And I know that salt is bad but i know alot of prepared foods have salt and i know ill be eating some of those because its easy and only thing i can handle making right now hehe.