1 wk Post-Op Pain still @ incision sites??

jmgsearch · November 3, 2009

Hi everyone,

I am curious if and when pain subsided at the incision sites... I have 5 total, the 3 small ones and the two to the left of the abdoment (large incision site and the drain site) --- the large incision site is very painful... there does not appear to be any exterior infection, no redness, smell or leakage. If this is normal 1 wk out do you know when this pain might subside? Any help would be great.

Thank you,

Jennifer

sweetie333 · November 3, 2009

I am almost one week post operative too. sure the drain site is hurting the most. it is getting better though. hang on plz. it is just a wound. it just time to heal. soon it will be nothing. best wishes.

jmgsearch · November 3, 2009

yah, my pain isn't stemming from the drain site. i just want to make sure its normal.

Tiffykins · November 3, 2009

I would have to say it's fairly normal especially if you are using those ab muscles to get up and down from a sitting position or out of bed. It will get better, but I would recommend no pulling, tugging, and limit your bending over as much as possible. Also, make sure you aren't lifting over the amount that your surgeon suggested.

DownInSocal · November 4, 2009

My surgery was done through one site and it hurt for quite awhile. I agree that the cutting of the ab muscles is what causes most problems I think. As long as there is no sign of infection I think this is normal healing.