Post Op Symptom is Lingering

[ravendays 2]

I believe I have read somewhere in the forums before that a post op symptom that is common is the sunburn feeling of your skin. I have had this feeling now in my lower left abdominal area near and below my belly button and over by what I believe is the port site. I was wondering if someone can comfirm that this is normal and nothing to call my doc over and if it is...how much longer will i feel it. It's a lil nerve racking and since the muscle ache/pain has started to deminish quite a bit I was hoping this sensitive sunburn feeling would as well....

[reverie 49]

Sunburn feeling? Do you mean your incisions feel hot to the touch? I've never heard of the 'sunburn' feeling nor did I experience anything like that.

If your incisions feel warm to the touch, they're infected, and you need to see your doctor ASAP.

[Humming Bird 275]

I agree with reverie. It really sounds like infection to me. It would be worth going to the doc if you need some antibiotics to clear it up so it won't cause problems. Call the surgeon's office ...... right now. Best wishes.

[CheckYes 46]

I believe I have read somewhere in the forums before that a post op symptom that is common is the sunburn feeling of your skin. I have had this feeling now in my lower left abdominal area near and below my belly button and over by what I believe is the port site. I was wondering if someone can comfirm that this is normal and nothing to call my doc over and if it is...how much longer will i feel it. It's a lil nerve racking and since the muscle ache/pain has started to deminish quite a bit I was hoping this sensitive sunburn feeling would as well....

I had never actually realized this until you posted this. I had a similar feeling on the skin near my incisions. It kind of felt like the skin was a bit sensitive to the touch - not hot or warm - but when my clothing grazed it, it was, not exactly painful, but more irritating than anything. The sensitivity wasn't localized to the exact incision sites but more generalized with maybe a two or three inch diameter around each incision. My incisions weren't infected or anything and everything healed very well. I started putting a bit of baby oil on my tummy and it seemed to help. I noticed it was worse when I wore a tanktop under my shirt - like it was almost too much sensory contact for me to handle.

It didn't last for long - maybe a week and then it was gone. I don't feel anything like that anymore.

I hope it goes away soon. However, I would agree with the other posters - check in with your surgeon.

[ravendays 2]

I had never actually realized this until you posted this. I had a similar feeling on the skin near my incisions. It kind of felt like the skin was a bit sensitive to the touch - not hot or warm - but when my clothing grazed it, it was, not exactly painful, but more irritating than anything. The sensitivity wasn't localized to the exact incision sites but more generalized with maybe a two or three inch diameter around each incision. My incisions weren't infected or anything and everything healed very well. I started putting a bit of baby oil on my tummy and it seemed to help. I noticed it was worse when I wore a tanktop under my shirt - like it was almost too much sensory contact for me to handle.

It didn't last for long - maybe a week and then it was gone. I don't feel anything like that anymore.

I hope it goes away soon. However, I would agree with the other posters - check in with your surgeon.

This sounds more like what I was talking about. Its not near my incisions and actual those are almost all healed up and look good. Its like you described and about 2-3in away from my incesions. It started about 4 days ago and it doesnt hurt but is just really annoying and irritating. I was thinking maybe i needed lotion. I'll try baby oil. Thank you If it doesnt go away in a cpl days I will call the doc up =)

[AquarianCrab 8]

I had the annoying feeling as well. In fact, in one spot it still feels that way 4 weeks later. I also had a ringworm infection (for those who don't know, it's not really a worm but rather a fungus) all over my abdomen about a week after my surgery. I'm not sure if the two were related, but I still have a sensitive spot and the ringworm is gone now thanks to a prescription cream.

[MaineJackie 3]

Whenever the do surgery, even laprascopic, superficial nerves in the skin get cut. You can have odd sensations as a result until the regenerate.

[CheckYes 46]

Whenever the do surgery, even laprascopic, superficial nerves in the skin get cut. You can have odd sensations as a result until the regenerate.

Aha!