Tenderness

[Minnie 1]

I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced what I am feeling. I am 4 1/2 weeks post-op and today I am feeling tenderness just above my belly button and to the left of my belly button. It just feels tender if I rub my hand over that area. Could my sleeve just be irritated? I have read other posts where someone referred to the sleeve being irritated. I haven't done or eaten anything different. I appreciate any input. Thanks!

[Katie713 423]

Probably tender where your incision goes thru the layers of tissue and up thru the abdominal cavity. Did you do something strenuous? Just take it easy for a few days and see if it goes away, otherwise contact your doctor.

[CaliKat 153]

@Minnie- I am 4 weeks post op and experiencing the same thing.

I have had a textbook recovery and didn't understand WHY I was having pain.... It's kinda internal, kinda external...

I figured that it was cause all the jiggling from the gym! (giggle)! So now when I go to the gym I wear a compression garment under my shirt.

I also think it was because I was gardening this weekend and was crouched down a lot- I may have strained things a bit.

I think we're gonna be fine- growing (shrinking) pains?

Unless you are having crazy heartburn, vomiting or dizzy.... Then def call your doc.

[Minnie 1]

Thanks for the replies. It is a weird internal & external type of pain. I admit I haven't been as careful about bending & stretching. I also have been carrying laundry baskets up & down the stairs. I think it must be a little strain. Hopefully it will go way soon.