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I'm 4 weeks out and today I started feeling some pain around one of the incision sites...only when I make a movement.

Has anyone else experienced this?

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I am 8 weeks out and still, sometimes, have certain incisions that are sensitive and hurt. But I have had two previous abdominal surgeries and for me it seems totally normal.

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Hi there..is it on your left side, the largest incision? I've read that that site gets more handling (your stomach remnant comes out of it) and has to be sutured more tightly to prevent a hernia, so it takes longer to heal, and may be more tender. Hang in there..I haven't been sleeved yet but I had twinges and pings for almost two months after my gallbladder surgery.

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Hi there..is it on your left side' date=' the largest incision? I've read that that site gets more handling (your stomach remnant comes out of it) and has to be sutured more tightly to prevent a hernia, so it takes longer to heal, and may be more tender. Hang in there..I haven't been sleeved yet but I had twinges and pings for almost two months after my gallbladder surgery.[/quote']

I am SO glad to read this abt your gallbladder twinges! I mean, I am sorry for your discomfort, but you just answered a question for me. I had my gall bladder out 3 weeks ago tomorrow; 7 weeks after I was sleeved. I recovered really quickly from the sleeve, no real pain after the first week. But with the gall bladder surgery, I feel like the spot near my belly button is tugging and pulling on something internally. I see my surgeon on Friday and i'll ask him about it. Its more annoying than worrisome.

Thanks!

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