Re: Buddha belly??

by Ktwin2 7th April 2013, 7:26 pm

What causes the constipation? Is it the painkillers? If it is, I'm thinking I might try to not take any if I can get away with it.

by loclo26 7th April 2013, 7:28 pm

I've not been taking my painkillers because I've needed them so it can't be that? think its the ga and antibotics? x

by Ktwin2 7th April 2013, 7:43 pm

Ohhh. Damn. Unavoidable then. :(

by Boodreams 7th April 2013, 7:44 pm

Loclo - I took both yes.

Bear in mind that 1 duclolax worked after about 7 hours. That's half dose. I didn't get diarrhoea, just normal. I was also on the gentle laxative the hosp sent me home with - lactulose. I also had a big fruit salad that day too to help or along. That was day 4-5 for me.

by Boodreams 7th April 2013, 7:46 pm

I have been daily since then & didn't take any laxatives after that day.

I still have the belly. No gurgling, but discomfort after evening meal. I suppose its up & down - literally! Hoping it will just stay down though:)

by friedeggs 17th June 2013, 11:40 am

I hav the Buddha belly I'm 6 days post op and look 7 months pregnant its so disgusting I wanna go for a walk but too embarrassed to go outside as I know the rumours will start that I'm pregers lol I guess all I can do is laugh Hysterical

by louann17 17th June 2013, 3:04 pm

Oh no :( I guess we've all gotta go thru it. Just keep thinking of how amazing that'll bikini will look when they are all settled and buddha has gone :) xx

by jenniferrf1 17th June 2013, 3:13 pm

This is something im not looking forward to either... dont want any pregnancy rumors lol...But like you said..just need to accept it and keep reminding ourselves it will go!! xx

by Lisa34 17th June 2013, 3:53 pm

I hated the Buddha belly! As soon as got rid of the constipation, it started to go down!

by Little jen 17th June 2013, 3:57 pm

Oh the belly..... Mine is huge. I will have to start walking this week as I have been told no gym for 6 weeks :0( xx

by Specialkj 18th June 2013, 7:09 pm

Oh god so glad I know about this beforehand! Knowing it will eventually go is a relief. I hope us all go soon and flat tummys resume xxxx

by Specialkj 18th June 2013, 7:09 pm

Yours all go not us! X

by Little jen 18th June 2013, 7:12 pm

specialkj - this for me is the worse side effect, i'm a week post op and it feels like it will never go away :0(
X

by jenniferrf1 18th June 2013, 7:49 pm

How long does it normally last?? It's so strange that we get bellys after lol xx

by Little jen 18th June 2013, 8:13 pm

Well I don't remember it being this bad last time, I have read it takes about 14 days to get back to normal.

Roll on another week :0)

Xx

by friedeggs 19th June 2013, 8:59 pm

I am 8 days post op and not constipated anymore but still hav the belly it's gone down a bit but still has loads to go and I'm not helping by snacking all the time I'm a junk addict I was 9 st 2lb before the op and now I'm 9st 9lb how depressing but I'm hoping ill loose it soon xx

by Little jen 19th June 2013, 9:15 pm

I have been told you return to normal after about 2 weeks, drink plenty of water Hun. I am trying to walk a bit more day by day and just hoping it goes.

If anyone has a rescue remedy please post it :0))???lol

Xx

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