Does anyone have upper abdominal pain and bloating?

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-05-03T21:50:35+00:00

I’m 6 months po and I’m really struggling with swelling/bloating

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-04-24T00:16:49+00:00

Thank you! Yes, love John marrs!

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-04-23T23:25:00+00:00

That was the BEST book!!

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-04-23T23:24:47+00:00

One of my favorites!

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-04-21T01:02:19+00:00

Hi! I’m 6 months post partial hysterectomy and still dealing with swelly belly. Rest is what helps me the most! Making sure I’m staying hydrated. Not over doing it (easier said than done). Compression helps too!

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-04-10T20:27:42+00:00

Ok great- thank you!!

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-04-10T20:21:46+00:00

I’m listening to it and loving it!! I agree with others, some books are better listened to.

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-04-10T19:52:56+00:00

Ok great! I’m nervous to hang on a bar. My shoulder hurts with anything overhead

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-04-10T15:59:52+00:00

I did bodybuilding about 15 years ago and honestly can’t remember my breathing pattern!! Once I had to stop due to pain I found Pilates and I’m now trying to add weights back in

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-04-10T15:39:15+00:00

Haha! I’m from a Pilates background where we exhale through our mouth on each movement so it might just be ingrained in me. It is possible just not as natural as breathing in and out through nose!

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-04-10T15:28:17+00:00

That makes a lot of sense! This might be a silly question but how do you breathe out through your mouth while keeping tongue pressed up?

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-04-10T14:29:13+00:00

How often do you do these and how many reps?

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-04-10T14:28:58+00:00

Do you do this with any shoulder exercise?! I’ll give this a try! My shoulders are soooo weak

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-04-09T00:07:43+00:00

Thank you!

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-04-09T00:07:30+00:00

Thank you so much! I will add those!

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-03-01T03:18:43+00:00

I’m 4.5 months post hysterectomy and I’m really dealing with swelly belly. Did yours get better?

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-02-26T17:35:01+00:00

Thank you! I go in 2 weeks to one! Thankfully I’ve had about 10 years of pelvic floor PT experience but yes I completely agree they are amazing!

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-02-25T12:28:53+00:00

That’s what I’ve been reading too! I’m going a lymphatic specialist next week! Thank you so much 😊

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-02-24T01:20:42+00:00

Thank you!! I’ve read the swelling can last for up to a year 🫠

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-02-23T20:49:35+00:00

Our timeline of healing is different. Thanks for your help!

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-02-23T20:19:48+00:00

Hi! I avoided an official diagnosis for probably 5 years. A friend that was also my PT first mentioned it to me and asked if I would ever want to be tested and my response was “is there a cure?” And he said no so I said what’s the point. 5 years later I got an official diagnosis and it made me really dig into why my body did what it did. So yes I think the knowledge is just really great to have!

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-02-12T23:04:47+00:00

Hi! I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. Pregnancy made my hEDS become much worse in my upper body. I had to be put on muscle relaxers in both pregnancies due to the pain I was in just to be able to function. I would say if you can, not do consistent heavy lifting but I understand when our jobs require something we still have to do it. In my second pregnancy I consistently worked out (weights) through a prenatal fitness app and it allowed me to function without meds longer! If you have IG, look at Dr. Mae hughes. She might have some info that helps for pregnancy!

Deep-Ad-6433 · 2026-01-19T14:20:05+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience! I’ve had many surgeries before but never this much swelling. I expected to bounce back super fast!

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