Is this normal? What is happening?

[bonniegold 2]

When I (finally) get in some sort of comfortable position enough to fall asleep, and then wake up and stand up, I feel like my guts are going to bust through my stomach. Is this normal? Its not only after Ive fallen asleep but if I take a break/rest. I know things are swollen and it doesnt really hurt, it just feels like a very heavy blob...for lack of better words lol...what is exactly going on and when will it stop? Any way of it not happening?

[jess9395 5,450]

Yeah pretty normal if you are feeling it while using your abdominal muscles to stand up. Hold a pillow against your stomach/incisions/abdominal muscles while you rise and it helps a ton!

[jess9395 5,450]

As for why? No clue but it happens every time I've had any abdominal surgery--c section, gall bladder removed, WLS and Tummy Tuck

[theatrejo 29]

when i had my csections it helped to have a support garment on (kind of like a loose girdle). I'm going to ask for one at the hospital. You can buy them at medical supply places, sometimes at Walgreen Pharmacy etc.

[bonniegold 2]

Thanks ladies! Youre right, I did feel this with other abdominal surgeries Ive had. The pillow helped, I also have a support garment I can use...gotta find it!