tight stomach

[em2 0]

I am about 4 weeks post op and am feeling pretty good besides the following:

I have a tight or pulling feeling below and above my port incisions (which is right above my belly button). Since I don't want to stretch anything, I don't stand up completely straight and this hurts my back if I walk/stand for a long time.

Anyone else have/had this tight feeling by one of your incisions?

[Jodi_620 37]

That is normal, the port site pain will be the worst of it and will last the longest. I suggest you try to straighten up and walk normally, this shouldn't cause any damage and will allow you to move freely. Try to put pressure on it as you straighten up, maybe use a pillow pressed into your belly. It hurts going from sitting to standing but once you are there, the pain should subside and you should be able to get around normally. It will get better every day and the sooner you are up and about, the better.

Edited August 6, 2009 by Jodi_620

[em2 0]

Thank you so much for the comforting response. Do you have any idea when you felt 100% normal again?....As in you didn't have any abnormal feeling in your stomach?

[Jodi_620 37]

100%? I would say 2 months. But the pain you are experiencing now won't last that long though. Give it another two weeks and you should be feeling pretty good. There will still be a little tenderness and sensitivity after that but it will get better every day. Just keep moving.