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- Lymphedema https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lymphedema/symptoms-causes/syc-20374682

Chateau, I can imagine that the swollen belly is worrisome. But as you said, it is very early days only 5 days post surgery. There's still a lot of gas in your abdomen from the surgery I should think.

Have you inquired about lymphatic massage already?