1 Week Post-Op question??

Jennifera1607 · June 3, 2011

So today is one week post-op and Im feeling amazing and feel like I made the best decision of my life! Already down 8.6 pounds since surgery!

The only thing that seems to be bothering me is this sharp pain and numbing I got where they took my stomach out of...is this normal and will it go away soon? That area around the incision just to the left of my belly seems to be a bit numb and im not on any pain meds cause it's not painful just wondering if this is normal cause if not im headed to my local dr..lol All of my incision are fine and almost healed beside were the drain was which my doctor told me it would take a bit longer.

Jen

Kristy · June 3, 2011

I know that when I had my surgery (5/3/11) I definatley felt that they were in my stomach working, kinda a weird feeling, but you can definatley tell they were working in there, so maybe that is what your feeling. As far as the numbness, I can't relate because I only had one incision and its in my belly button. Hope this helps, if not I wouldn't hesitate to call the doctor, I called my surgeons anytime I had a question, I told them I felt like a new mother with a newborn..LOL

KellyL · June 3, 2011

Jen, congrats on being sleeved!! 8.6 lbs loss is awesome! I don't remember feeling that but it is prob just healing. I did feel more tenderness on that side, but no sharp pain. I hope it gets better soon!!

To Be Thin 2011 · June 3, 2011

Hello & Congrats on your sleeve and first week of weight loss!!!

I do not recall any sharp pain....there would be soreness in the area where my stomach was removed, there would be pain if I tried to use my abdominal muscles like to stand up out of a chair or getting in and out of bed, but a sharp pain .. I would call the doctor.

Take care & good luck..

kellyw74 · June 3, 2011

I am almost a month out (Monday) and my largest incision is just to the right and above my belly button. It is and has been numb since surgery. The upper part of my butt crack is numb too! LOL

I also have pain just slightly below that incision, but think I may have pulled a stitch in there. It comes and goes and I notice it the most when I use my stomach muscles.

Kelly