Horrible pain a week out

[ccdomaika 12]

I'm wondering if anyone else is experiencing this? I'm one week out and I have the worst pain lower left of my belly button. It's a searing pain that feels like something is ripping. I normally tolerate pain very well, but once this pain catches it stops me in my tracks. If so how long did this lay before you felt better??? Everything else is perfect.

[LoggedOutForGood 233]

@@ccdomaika I am still dealing with this sort of pain and I'll be three weeks out tomorrow. The severity of it comes and goes, and it has gone from a pulling/tugging/ripping feeling to a burning/achy feeling. My surgeon tells me that this is completely normal, as the left incision is where all the work was done, and where the internal sutures are. They cut through muscle and nerves and it takes time for those things to heal. He assured me that it will subside and to try to walk as much as possible to help strengthen the muscles and to help with recovery.

It is easier said than done!

Some people don't experience this pain, some people do. If you have some pain meds, they will help or even some OTC Tylenol will take the edge off for a little bit.

I hope you feel better soon. Just know what you're experiencing is common and you're not alone!

[ccdomaika 12]

Thank you so much!

[RNYDawn 160]

That sounds like the kind of pain I had with both of my c-sections. No where near the incision! It's kind of crazy & can be scary.

[ccdomaika 12]

I overdid it one day and was in tears. The muscle was trembling. That was also the day I felt a few pops. A few days off rest later I was good as new. The office said it was most l likely where they cut into the muscle for that main port. I think I popped af few stiches that were bothering it and it felt better.

[candy32980 9]

I'm 2 weeks out and am experiencing the same burning pain. It definitely feels like it is in the muscles. Glad to hear I'm not the only one.