WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2000: Re: Abdominal Swelling Post Op

Re: Abdominal Swelling Post Op

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 Sep 2000 19:46:58 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 14 Sep 2000, Julie wrote: >
>Hello, I am turning 45 next week and I will be having a laproscopic
>assisted hysterectomy (LAV) in mid October removing my uterus and cervix
>only not ovaries (provided there are no other problems)due to fibroids.
>My stomach is distended now since my uterus size is equal to 8 to 10
>weeks. I an terrified after surgery of the abdominal swelling! I just
>want my stomach flat again. I exercise & lift weights regularly (4-5
>times a week) which I will have to give up for a while (this too is
>something I have a hard time excepting). Any comments or suggestions
>about the swelling will be greatly appreciated. Anyone know if tight
>stomach muscles from exercising helps the healing process?
>Thanks,
>Julie

8-10 weeks size fibroids generally won't cause a swelling of the abdominal wall. Usually have to get to 14 weeks size or above. It is very common for a deposit of fat in the lower abdomen to occur. Usually as a result of getting older.

RDB

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