Numb areas after surgery?

[annanyc 33]

Hey, I'm six days out of surgery. I just noticed a disconcerting numb spot on my stomach. It's fairly large- almost fist size, and it's below my port incision site, where no other incisions are. Anyone experienced this? Know what causes it or whether it is likely to go away?

Thanks in advance.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

Sometimes there is local numbness after any surgery because nerves are damaged and/or cut. Most of the time the feeling will come back over time but others it can be permanent.

When in doubt, always ask your doctor.

I had a Tummy Tuck this past May and still have a lot of numbness all the way across my lower abdomen. It happens.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

_{Its normal to have some numb spots. They cut nerves when they do surgery. The feeling will come back.}

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

The feeling may or may not come back.

I had a c/s and have been permanently numb under the incision.

Neural recovery is one of longest recoveries that exist so be patient.

[GoingforGoal 1,734]

Not to be funny, but if the numbed site is over your port you may forego lidocaine prior to fills yeah... always think + lol

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Some numbness is to be expected. I had a TT several years ago and part of my stomach is still numb...you get used to it!

[Luka Beth 78]

I had my surgery in march and at six months out the feeling is starting to come back. Give it time...nerves take time to heal.