Stomach Incisions

[Heatgirl03 41]

Hi everyone!! I'm post op day 2 and was wondering if anyone else had issues with their incisions hurting like hell? I have to literally roll out of bed to get up. My incisions are the only thing giving me issues.... I'm in pain guys! I'm supposed to take the bandages off today and I'm so scared. Thank You everyone

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[grandginger 1]

Yes I was in a lot of pain during the first week especially I used ice packs, hot Water bottles in between the pain meds for at least 2 weeks in week 2 it got better only the large incision still hurt. I'm 4 weeks post op now the large one still has a dull pain.

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[lkcnewbeginnings 77]

I experienced what you are describing. I had to sleep on my sofa for 3 nights because I couldn't get in and out of my bed. But by day 4 it was better. Keep walking, it helps. I also found that binding my stomach gave some relief as well.

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[Heatgirl03 41]

Oh thank you!! I will definitely do the ice packs today!!!

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[lindz17 17]

What do you bind your stomach with? My incisions also still hurt and I had my sleeve done on 1.11.

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[2ndSpring 350]

Yeah, they really hurt at first. Make sure you take your pain meds for the first few days so that you can get up and walk around. The walking helps with any gas pains you may have and helps your body to trigger healing processes.

My incisions stopped being so painful after the first week but were still sore for a few weeks.

Hope you feel better soon.

[Numbergurl37 201]

I had incision pain for 2 weeks . A heating pad definitely helped and just resting. Dont over do it. I went to a christmas party a little over a week post op because I was feeling great, I definitely paid for it that night at the hotel, my back killed me and incision was hurting. I say incision because the only one that gave me issues was the spot my stomach was removed. Just rest when you can and even light stretching helped the tightness feeling, no jane fonda work out though lol! Good luck

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[Heatgirl03 41]

Thank you! I have been walking every couple of hours and I have a heating pad on now.

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[kar12345 74]

I'm day 3 post op. So far need pain meds like clockwork. But bearable. Heating pad seems to help.

[Heatgirl03 41]

I hate the pain meds because they are liquid and I can't stomach the taste! I'm going to get applesauce and try that

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[mzyaz 25]

I hate the pain meds because they are liquid and I can't stomach the taste! I'm going to get applesauce and try that

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I had pain around my big incision for 2 weeks straight and it just subsided on the 14th day. It's still tender but way more manageable than what it was a couple of days before.

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[Vee16 33]

I'm 29 days post op and my incisions still hurt. Now the pain is under the skin.

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[HeidiSue2009 48]

I am 25 days post op and finally have very little incision pain. Be patient. It takes time to heal! You just had major surgery. Relax and focus on your recovery. It does get better!

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[LIA-70 136]

I am 9 days post op, no pain, no meds, a little soar. Days 1 thru 3 were hell for me. Glad to say pain slowly subsided days 4 n 5. Days 6-9 woke up with no pain, slight soreness. Ask ur doc about ice pack, mine told me not to do it, to do warm instead. Cushioning ur belly w a pillow at night helps too but walking n drinking my gas x helped d most. It will get better. Good luck.

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[erica_ozzy73 241]

Thank god I had no issues at all. Was sleeping on my side and stomach on day 4. No pain meds after day one..

I wonder why some pains are really bad and others are mild?...

you gotta wonder what the hell the Drs are doing.

What is binding the stomach???... I haven't heard of that before

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