Pain around large incision

[CNOEL3 117]

I was sleeved last Wednesday 7/13/16. All of my incisions are doing well, except the largest one. The actual cut looks fine, but all around it is still SO painful. Like a tennis ball sized area surrounding it. It hurts to stand up straight, to sit or lay down, when I walk too much, and ESPECIALLY when I cough or hiccup (even with a stomach binder and pillow pressed on it). My surgeon's office is closed on weekends, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to ask about it, but I was just curious if anyone still had this much pain around the big incision 4 days out?

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[KristenLe 5,979]

Do they have anyone oncall to ask? I think it's common but you should be able to reach your surgeon on a weekend.

[Mrs.Snipes 20]

I was sleeved last Wednesday 7/13/16. All of my incisions are doing well, except the largest one. The actual cut looks fine, but all around it is still SO painful. Like a tennis ball sized area surrounding it. It hurts to stand up straight, to sit or lay down, when I walk too much, and ESPECIALLY when I cough or hiccup (even with a stomach binder and pillow pressed on it). My surgeon's office is closed on weekends, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to ask about it, but I was just curious if anyone still had this much pain around the big incision 4 days out?

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I'm 6 days post op now and I'm experiencing the same thing with my largest incision and the one I had my drainage tube in, not sure it's normal or not I just assumed those were where the most trauma took place

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[CNOEL3 117]

I was sleeved last Wednesday 7/13/16. All of my incisions are doing well, except the largest one. The actual cut looks fine, but all around it is still SO painful. Like a tennis ball sized area surrounding it. It hurts to stand up straight, to sit or lay down, when I walk too much, and ESPECIALLY when I cough or hiccup (even with a stomach binder and pillow pressed on it). My surgeon's office is closed on weekends, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to ask about it, but I was just curious if anyone still had this much pain around the big incision 4 days out?

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I'm 6 days post op now and I'm experiencing the same thing with my largest incision and the one I had my drainage tube in, not sure it's normal or not I just assumed those were where the most trauma took place

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See, I never had any drainage tubes... is that normal? I mean like I said, the actual incisions all look really good, there's just the severe pain around the largest one.

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[SalOdyssey 441]

I was sleeved last Wednesday 7/13/16. All of my incisions are doing well, except the largest one. The actual cut looks fine, but all around it is still SO painful. Like a tennis ball sized area surrounding it. It hurts to stand up straight, to sit or lay down, when I walk too much, and ESPECIALLY when I cough or hiccup (even with a stomach binder and pillow pressed on it). My surgeon's office is closed on weekends, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to ask about it, but I was just curious if anyone still had this much pain around the big incision 4 days out?

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I was sleeved last Wednesday 7/13/16. All of my incisions are doing well, except the largest one. The actual cut looks fine, but all around it is still SO painful. Like a tennis ball sized area surrounding it. It hurts to stand up straight, to sit or lay down, when I walk too much, and ESPECIALLY when I cough or hiccup (even with a stomach binder and pillow pressed on it). My surgeon's office is closed on weekends, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to ask about it, but I was just curious if anyone still had this much pain around the big incision 4 days out?

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I'm 6 days post op now and I'm experiencing the same thing with my largest incision and the one I had my drainage tube in, not sure it's normal or not I just assumed those were where the most trauma took place

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See, I never had any drainage tubes... is that normal? I mean like I said, the actual incisions all look really good, there's just the severe pain around the largest one.

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I did not have a drain tube. From my readings here on BP, it sounds as if most of us don't get one.

As for your incision, I would call your office to see if they have an on-call nurse. Usually they do, even if the office is closed. Any discharge from it? My largest was/is also the most bothersome, but it is healing. a little redness is normal due to the trauma of surgery, but if it starts to spread that's cause for concern.

I am no medical professional, but it doesn't hurt to reach out to your surgical team at the available time.

[GSleeve822 394]

It's totally normal.. it will last for a while, maybe like a month. Don't worry about it unless it looks infected.

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[CNOEL3 117]

Thanks, ya, there isn't any discharge or redness. No pain on the actual incision, just almost bruise like pain around it. I'll wait until tomorrow morning to call the hospital, since it's not making me bedridden or anything. Just super bothersome. Thanks for all the responses!

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[LA_lady 50]

Everything you said is exactly what I am experiencing and we are sleeve sisters

My biggest one is killing me. It's like the others aren't even there. It is pretty swollen and painful but I think it's normal. The nurse told me only if it gets red all around to be worried. Still if you are going to call tomorrow would love to hear what your team says...

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[KristenLe 5,979]

That's usually where they remove your stomach from so more muscles involved.

[LA_lady 50]

By the way I've been putting an ice pack on mine. Not sure if that's allowed or not but it makes me feel better.

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Edited July 17, 2016 by LA_lady

[Mrs.Snipes 20]

I was sleeved last Wednesday 7/13/16. All of my incisions are doing well, except the largest one. The actual cut looks fine, but all around it is still SO painful. Like a tennis ball sized area surrounding it. It hurts to stand up straight, to sit or lay down, when I walk too much, and ESPECIALLY when I cough or hiccup (even with a stomach binder and pillow pressed on it). My surgeon's office is closed on weekends, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to ask about it, but I was just curious if anyone still had this much pain around the big incision 4 days out?

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I'm 6 days post op now and I'm experiencing the same thing with my largest incision and the one I had my drainage tube in, not sure it's normal or not I just assumed those were where the most trauma took place

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See, I never had any drainage tubes... is that normal? I mean like I said, the actual incisions all look really good, there's just the severe pain around the largest one.

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Not sure, I know years ago when my mom had bypass surgery she came home with drainage tubes but that was back when they had to cut you open, but I was sleeved here in Germany so I think that practices are just different than in the states they keep you for 5-6 days after surgery, my first failed attempt at the surgery in the states where Dr somehow punctured my colon I was sent home after 2 days, so I'd say they are just much more cautious here

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