recovery post surgery midline pain

[scootergirl 118]

I am ~ 3weeks post surgery. All my post surgery pain has resolved except for one place - down the center of my belly (between the bottom of the rib cage and my belly button). It doesn't hurt at all if I am not moving or touching it. If I have to use my stomach muscles for a motion/action (ex. getting into and out of the car) it hurts very much. If I even gently touch the skin it is really tender and sore. I asked my doc about it and he was surprised. His only guess was that I was very stretched during the surgery by the gas they added to my belly.

Has anyone else had a pain like mine?

[scootergirl 118]

I just saw my surgeon today for my second follow-up appt. I asked again about my persistent midline pain (the pain is now really just above my belly button and no longer nearly up to my sternum). The doc said he thinks it may be a small hernia. I am to watch and see if it gets worse. Did anyone else end up with a hernia post surgery?

[newme101513 25]

this is actually what i'm worried about too. i had my surgery a week ago and i actually feel great except for one spot between incision sites, it hurts when i sneeze or cough or walk, it's very irritating. i have my first post-op appointment tomorrow so i'm definitely going to ask about it. hope everything works out for you!