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Hello guys, It's my 20th day post gastric sleeve and I am still struggling with the incision pain, especially around my biggest incision. It's been difficult for me ever since the surgery with little to no improvement, but this week I came back to work (sedentary office job) and it's getting absolutely ridiculous. I can't bend over, I can't sleep on either of my sides, getting dressed in the morning takes three times longer than it should. If I move just right, the pain gets so big it makes me want to scream. I had a GP appointment a few days ago and she said everything looks to be in order. Didn't diagnose any incisional hernias or other stuff. My appointment with my operating team is scheduled for 19th of May and there is nothing I can do to schedule it sooner. I guess what frustrates me the most is of course the pain, as well as no visible improvement in the last week or two. Did anyone of you struggle with incision/scar tissue pain for such a long time? Do you have any tips on how to manage the pain/burning/tugging sensation? I appreciate any help/assistance!

Hello guys, I decided to go the ER in a hospital that also does bariatric surgeries. They tested my blood and I had an ultrasound of the stomach area. They said there are no signs of any leakage or inflammation, and that I must have ruptured one of my internal sutures, which may have injured my muscle. They prescribed me some painkillers, gave me a week of sick leave (my boss will be delighted lol) and told me to take it very easy with a lot of bed rest. All in all, nothing serious! Thank you for your support guys. @Janice looks like the same thing happened to you! How long did it take for you to be back on your feet?

Thank you guys, I will try to go to the ER tomorrow in my local hospital. However I had my surgery about 4 hours away by car, that's why meeting directly with the operating team is a bit difficult. I will update you with what they tell me. Regarding my GP, she mentioned that the pain is probably connected to the scar tissue forming and blamed it on my internal sutures. She recommended booking an appointment with a physiotherapist and prescribed some ointments meant to soften the scar tissue. They don't do anything though.

Hey Nyxie! How are you doing now? Did it get better for you? I seem to have the same problem as you at a similar stage post-op. I really can't wait to get better. It's so frustrating.