Right side pain

[Poppybelle12 11]

What did everyone do to assist with the pain where the actual stomach came out and the internal stitch is? I can't even stand or have clothes touch it without hurting

[Sam827 9]

I am 3 weeks post op , I was using a pillow pressed against my abdomen to get out of bed for the first 10 days ... it helped ... I didn't have a problem with clothes touching the area ... hope you improve quickly


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[Poppybelle12 11]

Thanks, it is horrific like I am
Being stabbed. Everything else is fine

[kimmie kim 18]

Thanks, it is horrific like I am
Being stabbed. Everything else is fine

I am 3 weeks post op , I was using a pillow pressed against my abdomen to get out of bed for the first 10 days ... it helped ... I didn't have a problem with clothes touching the area ... hope you improve quickly


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Is it internal and does it feel like a blow torch is going off inside you for a few seconds?

[Poppybelle12 11]

It's more constant. Saw Surgeon today he said he isn't worried at all, even though I told him the pain was terrible

[Sam827 9]

Hi , I'm hoping that you are feeling much better... I am not on this site every day , but I find that if I need info this is the place to be !!

[elvanie 12]

I've been having a similar experience ony left side. It hurts when I move. Im 6 days post op and still have to take pain meds. ;-(

[Risa900 32]

I AM 7 DAYS POST OP! HAVING THE SAME PAINS!!! ITS TERRIBLE.

[360lyMe 40]

My surgery was on March 1st. That is the only pain that I am experiencing. It is the worst! It hurts to turn over in bed, sir, stand, cough, sneeze and laugh. I hope it subsides soon.

[Sam827 9]

Hi , I don't know if you saw my earlier post on this subject but I will repeat it because these simple things will help .

it will be easier for you to turn over in bed , cough, sneeze or even stand up if you gently press a bed pillow to your right side (incision site) when you either roll over or try to get up ! This is done by women who have had c-sections, by anyone who has had abdominal surgery .. the other fix is to apply a heating pad to the area every few hours...

pain should subside 7-14 days after surgery, depending on individual pain threshold..

hope you feel better !

[babyallee 10]

I'm having the exact same pain
My surgeon said it's really common. It feels like there's a knife in there constantly but if I walk it feel like someone is trusting the knife. And burns. I'm comfortable if I'm sitting leaned back with my legs up. That's it. I've been couch bound for 4 days [emoji30] I'm 12 days post op and I'm dying to go back to work!! So bored at home

[elvanie 12]

I tried the pillow like Sam827 memtioned. It worked greatly. Im able to move aroind and do things now.

[Joy Miele 4]

That pain was truly excruciating. Dr. gave me 3 local injections right into the area yesterday in the office and it relieved most of the stabbing pain. Hoping it lasts awhile.

[nonnilynn 43]

Try rubbing some Biofreeze Gel onto
The area. It's your muscles that are sore.