suthern_girl2012 5 Posted May 9, 2012 Surgery 4/30....my left side still hurts. Walking is a task. I only feel comfortable lying down! It's like my belly fat is too heavy for the incision. I have a pulling sensation. Should I still be in pain at this point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traceyc 89 Posted May 9, 2012 I was in pain where my largest incision was for about a month after surgery. It did feel like my belly was pulling on it especially if I bent over even a little bit. It got better each day so I wasn't worried. If it isn't getting better or gets worse, call your doctor for sure. I was able to control the pain with liquid Tylenol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kittenkate 186 Posted May 9, 2012 I still get that "pulling" sensation from time to time. It's normal. I was in pain for about a month after surgery. The left side hurts the most, the longest, because that's where they remove your stomach. No small thing. My doc gave me a prescription for hydracodone for pain and I think I took only one. It goes away, just be sure to keep walking and get in all your fluids and Protein. That's the most important thing right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swimmer 199 Posted May 9, 2012 Could you try a maternity belt to take some pressure off or compression shorts? Feel better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
