3 Days Post-Op.. Incision Hurts Like Hell

[MK86 0]

Any suggestions to reduce incision pain (the one where they actually remove your stomach)or back pain?!?! It hurts like hell every time I have to get up out the bed. I tried stacking pillows to be elevated that's didn't help.. Sofa's to low also..

I normally sleep on my stomach & bc of this my back pain is horrendous....

[suzi 1]

I am a week post op and have had the same problem. i have been in so much pain . all i can say is it does get better, yesterday was hurrendous and i couldnt move but today im much better...also drink plenty!! xx

[MK86 0]

Hope you feel better soon- the dr.'s main nurse said its only temporary but sheeesh. Have you been running a slight fever? I'm steady around 99.5-99.8

[Looking Ahead 239]

Im starting week 3 and it is just now starting to get better. The only thing that helped me was a heating pad on the incision and going around to the back. I still do that at night. Ive started putting ice pack on my back after I realized it was muscle pain. My ricking chair helped some.

[MK86 0]

Thanks LookingAhead... I never thought of a heating pad- my mind's been in a daze since the surgery. I feel everything happened so quick & there's a 1,000 things to remember & do in a day. I'm looking forward to this incision healing :/

[franfaith 23]

Right there with you on the back pain and incision pain. The other incisions are fine. I feel like my back is almost having spasms. I had surgery on the 5th. Misery loves company!!! Plus, why is that incision so "dimpled" looking???

[MK86 0]

Franfaith- I totally agree!!! I was looking at the incision & thought to myself it kind of reminds me of those decorative scissors that I used as a kid for cutting construction paper & whatnot haha.

If it wouldn't be for this main incision, I honestly couldn't even tell that I had surgery. The other cuts almost feel like mosquitoes bites if they do bother me. I had my surgery on the 6th & I'm so worried about blood clots bc they kept stressing that over & over. Thank God the nausea went away- I had to stay an extra day at the Hospital BC of it. Feel free to vent aka b***h to me any time this week bc I'm sure we'll be on the same page lol.. Hope ur feeling better

[Pattyhdz 32]

I has mine on the 5th and got home yesurday. And yes back pain!! I concluded was hospital bed so last day I slept in their recliner and was a bit better. Problem is at home I don't have one. So I pretty much slept semi sitting on my couch. and get this. I am accrualky sitting in a lawn chair in my living room now lol I look so funny But it's seems to be sturdy and in a position similar I a recliner. As far as pain when getting up yes!! I try to get my teen to help me but last night I didn't want to wake anyone so I sorta rolled off soda and I helped. It will get better