Three weeks post op, just starting to feel sore

[Chatty 0]

I had my surgery on 5th July - and in the last couple of days my stomach feels sore. It feels a bit bloated and as though something is cutting in. Not enough to make me shriek with pain - but enough to feel uncomfortable.

I am a little concerned - only because I'd had no pain relief since the day after the operation and wondered if anyone else had experienced this. I've never had an op before and don't know if it's normal.

[wendy1974 3]

Hello Chatty.. I had my surgery on 7/5 too!! Just a thought, but could you be constipated, or have gas? Are you getting in all your fluids for the day? Maybe you could try some Milk of Mag to see if you have to 'go'? I hope you find answers soon!

Good Luck to you!

[Chatty 0]

What a coincidence being done on the same day! How much weight have you lost already?

I don't seem to be having any problems in that department. I'm still a little sore and tender - but assume it's all part of the healing process. Are you sticking to your diet plan ridgidly? I must admit, I sneaked a little slice of bread and butter (well, by the time the crust was cut off it transpired to be about quarter of a slice) boy did I enjoy it

I am struggling to drink enough though - so maybe that's something to do with it? If it doesn't go off in the next couple of days, I'll ring the hospital and see what they think.