In need of support

[acuttita 49]

So i posted this yesterday that one of my incision sites is red and hard right above my belly button area. It’s the only one that hurts and today I’m off my pain meds and I called the doctor to make sure it’s ok and she said yes, it could be because he did the most work there. Well being the nut case that i am i emailed them this afternoon a picture of it and they showed the doctor and he said it’s definitely not infected that it’s normal and there is a stitch underneath that could be hurting as well. Well right now I’m miserable and in lots of pain and I can’t sleep at night and I feel so defeated that all I want to do is cry. I need some support from my fellow peers.

[WildcatGirl71 81]

So i posted this yesterday that one of my incision sites is red and hard right above my belly button area. It’s the only one that hurts and today I’m off my pain meds and I called the doctor to make sure it’s ok and she said yes, it could be because he did the most work there. Well being the nut case that i am i emailed them this afternoon a picture of it and they showed the doctor and he said it’s definitely not infected that it’s normal and there is a stitch underneath that could be hurting as well. Well right now I’m miserable and in lots of pain and I can’t sleep at night and I feel so defeated that all I want to do is cry. I need some support from my fellow peers.

Is this a new pain or been consistently painful since surgery? I was told any new pain to make an appt to be seen.
My big incision is to the right of my belly button and it hurt like crazy. Every time I moved it felt like everything was ripping out. I bought a stomach binder (like what would be worn after a c-section) from Amazon and it has been a life saver! Something about the right amount of pressure just helped. Also some liquid Tylenol helped so I could stay away from the narc meds.

[acuttita 49]

Is this a new pain or been consistently painful since surgery? I was told any new pain to make an appt to be seen.
My big incision is to the right of my belly button and it hurt like crazy. Every time I moved it felt like everything was ripping out. I bought a stomach binder (like what would be worn after a c-section) from Amazon and it has been a life saver! Something about the right amount of pressure just helped. Also some liquid Tylenol helped so I could stay away from the narc meds.

This is a pain that’s been going on since yesterday. I’m four days post op today. I did call my doctor this morning and i sent them a picture this afternoon they said it is ok, nothing is infected and i should not worry. I also had a hernia repair while he was in there and he said this incision site ( which is also to the right of my belly button and the biggest ) is where he did the most work. That there is a stitch underneath that could cause the pain too. I just love alone, everyone leaves once the day is over and I worry. My doctor did say wear loose clothes, i wish i could get what you ordered from Amazon, i need something to mask the pressure.

[WildcatGirl71 81]

This is the one I got. It did the trick. I had hernia repair too.

Ok NYOrtho Abdominal binder Lower Back Support Belt

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DLKEDE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_grp8Ab0J02996

[J San 1,071]

Sorry for your pain. I don't know anything about it as I am pre op but I'm sure your Doc has it right. Also know nothing about the binder WildctGirl71 recommended as I'm a guy but what about an ACE bandage or something similar you may already have in the house? Doc said loose clothing and I'm sure that was so they would not rub on the incisions but pressure/support sounds like a great idea. Good luck, Wishing the best for you and a speedy recovery so there are no more worries!!!

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

15 hours ago, acuttita said:

My doctor did say wear loose clothes
need something to mask the pressure

@acuttita

i think there is a conflict with the two (2) statements above

between you and your doctor

wearing a stomach binder? ? ask the dr if that is ok -

putting pressure on that area doesn't sound like a good

idea to me. might help you feel better - (holding yourself up)

but i don't think its good for the incision area. The area

needs to "breathe".

Doc wants you to wear loose clothing. you will still feel

pain, - but that is the healthy way to go - we always should listen

to the doc!

hope things clear up and you start to feel better

good luck

kathy

[Creekimp13 5,840]

^^listen to Proudgrammy and your doctor.

I was given a binder to wear for comfort at the hospital. I hated it and took it off immediately after surgery...which they said was fine. Some people find them really helpful...others not so much.

But the big thing here is that your doctor is telling you to wear lose clothes. (good catch Grammy)

It's extremely important to follow instructions. I think it was brilliant to send a picture to your doctor, by the way.

Have you had any issues with anxiety or excessive worrying in the past?

[J San 1,071]

Very true, call the Doc before you make a decision and possibly make things worse. Again speedy recovery.

[baribetty 165]

I have the same pain, and have since surgery. My binder helps, and when I spoke to the PA today, she said it’s normal. I’m sorry you’re going thru this! I understand your concern and would feel the same way if the pain wasn’t consistent since surgery.


HW 289
SW 262
VSG 5/2/18
Kaiser, Ontario - Dr. Chin

[Gundy 139]

[mention=333317]acuttita[/mention]
i think there is a conflict with the two (2) statements above
between you and your doctor
wearing a stomach binder? ? ask the dr if that is ok -
putting pressure on that area doesn't sound like a good
idea to me. might help you feel better - (holding yourself up)
but i don't think its good for the incision area. The area
needs to "breathe".
Doc wants you to wear loose clothing. you will still feel
pain, - but that is the healthy way to go - we always should listen
to the doc!
hope things clear up and you start to feel better
good luck
kathy

My surgeon said it was fine, and if I wanted one after the surgery to just ask the staff for a binder before leaving the hospital.


HW: 225
SW: 214 (5/2/2018)
CW: 208
GW: 145

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

58 minutes ago, Gundy said:

My surgeon said it was fine

@Gundy

doc says its a GO (the binder)

settles that issue!!

feel better

good luck

kathy