Pain at stomach's "exit" incision

[ZoeyBear 64]

I am 1 week post-op, and have a bad pain at the place on my abdomen, where the stomach was pulled thru. It is especially painful to get up from a seated position. Also, when walking, gravity really makes it worse. Just wondering how long this will last? Anyone remember having this? Would like to stop pain meds, but can't tolerate the pain without them.

[glitter eyes 1,398]

My pain in that area lingered for a few weeks. If I can remember correctly it just magically disappeared at the end of two weeks. Hang in there and congrats on your surgery!!

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

It'll pass. Remember, they really stretched and pulled that puppy when they removed the stomach. Try a low heat setting on a heating pad, Use a towel between you and the pad. If it is too warm, turn the heating pad on (off of you), then once it is warm, turn it off, then let it cool a bit before you put it on the towel, then on you. This should help. It DOES pass quickly. Good luck to you!

[Fireflea 23]

Im three days out from surgery and the pain on my right side is the worst. Doc said I willl be sore at the exit site for a while. I can relate to your comments Zoeybear. Gravity, changing positions, and sitting up. I am definitely looking forward to less pain. Im not concerned, just impatient.

[ZoeyBear 64]

Thanks, everyone. Feels good knowing I'm not alone in this AND not just a baby!!! I, too, am not a very patient person, Fireflea! I'm ready to get on with my wonderful new life without anything standing in my way!!! Glad for this forum to connect with people who know exactly what I'm talking about! Good luck, everyone!

[fluffyjewel 26]

I'm 6 weeks out and that incision still hurts! Getting better though!

[Shanea 8]

Holy Cow! I am almost 2 weeks out and I have the same problem with pain. I found that wearing something supportive helps as well as using a heating pad. When I get up and walk around, I sometimes hold a pillow tightly against that area to keep from having aching pains. If I am on my feet too long, I start swelling in that area and sometimes have spasms. I can't wait for this pain to end!

[Weighting2BeFree 164]

Oh i remember. Mine hurt for about two weeks. I called my docs office. I was told that that site is also where they cut thru the abdominal wall and takes longer to heal. I liked ice instead of heat. And i kept a pillow against it when rising. You'll find one day it hurts less then boom one morning it won't hurt at all. But still be careful.

[LisaPunkinHead 187]

Mine lasted over 3 weeks, but I overdid it by doing some closet purging just under 3 weeks out -- all that twisting aggravated the sore muscles and made it much worse. So don't do what I did!!!

[gfunky0304 4]

I'm 3 days out and it hurts like a mofo when I try to sit up or stand up. Hoping it gets better soon. Been takin the pain meds regularly.