Left lower side muscle pain

[dp81796 33]

Hello all I'll b 2 weeks post op tomorrow and know my left side hurts I I turn or sit a certain way like its a muscle. Anyone have this

[red31 40]

I had this. I asked my doctor and he said its just my insides healing. He said keep in mind that they went through a muscle wall and moved organs up. That was also the side my stomach came out of. It will go away. I'm almost three weeks post op and I woke up a day ago and it was just gone. He recommended having a body pillow for comfort. It helped.

Edited October 21, 2013 by red31

[dp81796 33]

Thanks! I was getting worried

[julia7665 100]

Your stomach is on your left side, it's normal healing pain. I couldn't sleep on my left side for a good 4 weeks after surgery.

[Lioness813 52]

DP8 and Red do you think 11 days is enough time off from work? I have a desk job.

[dp81796 33]

I think you should b ok. I was supposed to go back today but doctor kept me out extra week due to my hemoglobin being low from complication

[red31 40]

DP8 and Red do you think 11 days is enough time off from work? I have a desk job.

Ya, it should be fine. I can't go back for four weeks cause I left over 20 pds. But if I was at a desk I'd be good.

[lala3613 39]

I took 1 week off. It was plenty.