Pain at 3 weeks post op

[Cpach81 18]

I’m 3 weeks post op and everything as far as eating and drinking is going great. However, I still have significant pain around my left and right lower abdomen. Right around my 2 bigger incision sites. Like when I stand from sitting or when I bend over. It’s very painful & sleeping on my side is still a no go. Is this normal? I’m sure I’m still swollen in there but it almost seems just as bad as my first day. Just wondering if I should bring it up to my doctor or give it more time.

Edited September 21, 2022 by Cpach81

[jdardenhill2 9]

Omg! Same here! However, I am only one week post op. The pain is such I came looking for answers to see if this was common.

[kcuster83 1,504]

I was wore at my larger incisions for a while too but I wouldn't call it "pain". I really can't remember how long it lasted but I don't think you should have pain. I would probably reach out to your surgeon just for some piece of mind.

[toodlerue 452]

Definitely bring it up to your doctor! 3 weeks is a long time to still be in that much pain!

[MissMerryberry 43]

I have to agree with asking your doctor or a nurse (our program has a nurse call in line, which is why I said nurse, too).

I had a bit of pain longer than most, like in the 2nd to 3rd week after surgery, but mine was because they repaired a hernia during my surgery, too.

[ShoppGirl 5,018]

I agree it can’t hurt to run it by your team. It should be getting a little better day by day. To feel the same as day one at three weeks out I would make sure to tell them that.

Edited September 22, 2022 by ShoppGirl

[PNWGAL 16]

I’m at 10 days post op and still have some pain. Tonight was the first night I was able to sleep on my side but it could have been because I took a couple Tylenol before bed because I was on my feet too much today helping my daughter. I think I would be surprised if I still had pain 3 month out.