When will pain at stomach incision site go away?

[MOBD 16]

My surgery was March 12. I've done pretty well, had tons of gas and Constipation during that first week. Overall, I have been feeling pretty good except for the pain I have under/at the site for the stomach incision. It hurts so bad when I turn or move certain ways. I have a very difficult time getting myself up from a laying down position in the bed. I am just wondering how long this pain will last? I just keep thinking it should be gone by now. I wear a compression wrap thing when I sleep at night to provide support, but that even with that, I still have pain when I move certain ways.

Does this pain happen for most people for so long? Any advice or ideas are appreciated!! Thanks!

[carstanger 346]

I only remember pain for the first week. Occasionally, when I turned I would feel a pain, but off the pain meds after about 6 days.

[pgarey 6]

My surgery was on the 7th and i am still sore to move certain ways.

[Amanda626 153]

2 weeks out as of yesterday and mostly all gone. One stll hurts a little when I move a certain way.

[teena 1]

I didn't have any pain after the JP drain was removed. Only took 1 pain pill and 1 week post op laid hard wood floor in my living room. Im a weirdo though and my pain tolerance is crazy high. Did you talk to your dr about the discomfort? It may be gas. have you been walking? been walking 2+ miles a day and taking my PPD and maalox on a reg basis. Hope things get better.

[MOBD 16]

Thanks you guys! I have spoken to my physician about it. They say that everyone heals differently and for me to remember it's a major surgery and it will take a while to recover. I'll just keep walking and taking pain meds as needed until I get completely better I guess.

[Sassygirl06 962]

The pain meds are the key. Some people get weirded out over it....but if you take them and it helps then you are able to move better. More movement equals more blood flow...which equals faster recovery. Everyone heals differently and feels pain differently. You will do fine! Good luck!

[mark! 449]

My pain lasted about a week, I didn't take my pain meds by maybe 3 times that week, I just didn't feel I needed it. Now, 3 weeks post op, there is still some slight soreness at times, but mostly it's good to go.

[Lizzy0827 11]

I had pain at that incision until the 3 1/2 week point post op. tomorrow will be one month for me and I was finally able to sleep on my stomach 4 days ago.

[butterfly_gal 151]

I was sleeved on 3/19 and have a horrible burning type pain under one of my incisions. To the point that I walk hunched over and limp. I did notice that if I put pressure above the incision, that the pain isn't as bad. I'm hoping/thinking it's the muscle trying to heal. I have an appointment with my surgeon on Wednesday so I am going to bring it up to him.

[phutch824 7]

Hey Butterfly Gal,

I started with the same type of burning sensation under one oy incisions today too! It hurts something nasty, doesn't it? I look forward to hearing what your doctor says.

Patti

[PressOnward 22]

I was sleeved march 13th. And I have the same pain. I asked about it when I went for my 1 week post op. he said it was my spleen shrinking. And that they cut blood vessels during surgery. And the spleen pain would go away in up to 6 weeks. Sorry your going through this I feel your pain.

[phutch824 7]

Glad to hear it is something normal. I had all kinds of crazy thoughts. Thank you!!

[wcn1970 239]

Wow. It just amazes how different everyone's recovery is. What is this drainage thing everyone is talking about? Don't/didn't have one. I have 6 incisions because if some hernia work. None really hurt other than the big is in the normal fold when I bend over. Otherwise, 4 weeks post op and my incisions are just scars and no pain at all. I have been sleeping on my side and stomach since the hospital.

[katieb 80]

It's crazy to read all of these posts now since I'm 11 months out. I had the same pain and no one else did at the time. I couldn't understand why I was so different than everyone else. I was in pain for at least a month. The incision on my left side was so painful. I couldn't cough sneeze or laugh without it hurting something terribly. The best advice I can give you is to move around as much as you can without being in too much pain. I think I may have babied myself too much not knowing how much I should or shouldn't do, & was scared to hurt myself.