Gastric Sleeve Surgery Incision Question

[illgeturhairdid 176]

Good evening all!

So today I am 7 days post op. I'm pretty much out of pain now as long as I don't over do things. I am noticing that one of my incisions tends to hurt more at night. Did any of you experience this?

Thanks!

[Lissa 2,631]

It's probably the incision where they pulled the tummy out. Try laying on the other side and/or using a pillow to support that area. When you lay down, maybe it puts more pressure on the inside stitch or something.

Glad to see you on the loser's bench!

[illgeturhairdid 176]

It is the one my tummy came out of. I wish it was only when I was laying down that it bothers me, but I'm just sitting doing homework and pacing around the house and it isn't really painful, it is more like reminding me it is there in an uncomfortable way. It doesn't bother me during the day.... But it sounds like that inside stitch could have something to do with it.

[bellabbr 50]

Yes mine bugged me a lot. Also at around day 6 or so it started to itch like crazy. It was everything I could do not to scratch. I finally got them out on saturday (day 11) and felt so much better. One is open a bit the side one, but now none of them are bothering me. So it will get better. Just hang in there and don't scratch if you have the urge.

[BenisaMartim4 369]

I had my gallbladder out laperscopicly 13 years ago. One of my incisions gave me a great amount of worry. It pinched all the time. Even after the stitches were removed, it still felt that way probably for a year; then every once in a while for another year after that. It didn't stop until after I had my first baby. I think the stretching finally popped that bit of internal flesh loose that they had pinched when sewing my incision shut. It wasn't necessarily painful, just a nuisance. Maybe yours is just the sting of healing flesh * fingers crossed* best wishes :0)

[CeeCeeFree 2]

I am three weeks out and still have that sensation, too... It's more like a twinge or pinch in my muscle, close to the surface rather than deeper down in my abdomen. Sort of annoying, but I'm hoping it passes soon.

[mullet head 18]

yep...same feelings here too...seemed like it took a couple of weeks before the pain really subsided and i would get an odd "tug" or some kind of sensation every now and then...I guess it was close to 3-4 weeks till I felt "normal"...and it was all from the "main" incision...oh ya, and it was definitely ITCHY!!