I had an abscess in one incision. Drained constantly was so painful I had to hold my breast on the left side up every time it walked. Constantly had to change bandages and bed sheets when the fluid leaked through the bandage. Took about 3 weeks before I felt semi normal and about 5 before I felt like me again. All the other incisions were fine. It was on my left side and very painful. Antibiotics and pain meds, warm compress and when I had to go out, I wore that thing they give you to wrap around your abdomen and a body shaper.