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I have a big stomach after my liver transplant.
Transplants | Last Active: Sep 27, 2025 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
My stomach is bigger 2 1/2 post transplant it’s never gone down but mine hurts 24/7 especially along the surgical scar I just live with it I swim everyday wearing a tight wetsuit to keep my guts together but it’s part of it , I still enjoy life I retired so it’s easier for me, you are not alone
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@pgruetz May I suggest having your transplant surgeon assess your abdomen to rule out an incisional hernia if it hasn’t been ruled out already. There is also a chance of a sensitive scar that may need a formal scar desensitization by a therapist.