Rexcom 39 Posted December 5, 2018 I've had a fairly easy recovery, however, three weeks post-op, I'm having pain at the lower left abdomen. Anyone else experience this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missmoe 19 Posted December 5, 2018 I’m also having the same pain and I’m in my 3rd week. People say gas but I’m having a hard time believing there is still gasses from surgery 3 weeks out. Maybe the muscle is healing there? 1 Rexcom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddyski 168 Posted December 5, 2018 does it hurt when you eat or drink? ask that if it is not when was the last time you had a BM? and lastly you do have internal stiches as well that are healing, when I was three weeks out I experienced something similar for a few days but it was healing. if it is too painful or you have a lot of concerns I always say best to call the doctor. 1 Rexcom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rexcom 39 Posted December 5, 2018 It's better now....I'm guessing it's scar tissue healing. No issues with eating and BMs...all good there. 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyjmc 2 Posted December 17, 2018 The large incision was heavy and painful, but started to subside. After a rather long day of shopping, the pain extended from the incision to my left side and was excruciating. I am now 13 days out. I talked to the on call surgeon, who ascertained that there was no infection, and thought I may have overdone it, and managed to injur the inside stitching a bit. He wasn't concerned and told me to take it easy and use pain relievers. Tylenol works. But when it wears off, lordy! 1 Frustr8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sideeye 1,440 Posted December 18, 2018 The big incision stitch is what caused me pain too. Then one day I felt it go “POP” (which is a weird-ass feeling) and all was well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyjmc 2 Posted December 18, 2018 Lol! Pop? What do you think it was? The surgeon I spoke with told me to put a hot pad on it to help the pain. How long did it go on for before it popped? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites