Butt Pain after surgery weirdest thing ever

[DebiW 45]

I am only 5 days post op (and have lost 8 lbs) since being discharged from the hospital, it doesn't matter if I sit in my recliner or on the bed I notice that my butt cheeks hurt. I now it sounds funny but its real pain.

Please someone tell me that I am not imagining this. I cannot get comfortable. What has caused this? Any suggestions on relief?

Thanks in advance.

[Treadmillwalker 486]

Have you pooped? I suggest you start on a stool softener and laxative. I often get pain in my butt cheeks when my intestines get full.

Had lapband surgery 10/12/16

[DebiW 45]

@@Treadmillwalker, no that's not it al all. I have been having normal BM's... This is basically cheek pain from sitting.

[Treadmillwalker 486]

LOL, then I guess you need to stand and move more or try a different chair/couch. Good luck.

Had lapband surgery 10/12/16

[DebiW 45]

I got my answer today. When I asked my dr, I was told that during surgery our legs are put up into high stirrups, and the camera person actually stands between our legs (we are well covered). Said it's common for our hip ligaments to be stretched for a little while afterwards. So glad to know that I wasn't imagining this pain.

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[mrs_ross26 76]

Now that is interesting! I will have to remember this lol ...sort of funny now that you know what it is!