Take a deep breath. many sleeved patients take NSAIDs (Motrin) post op. Some take them multiple times a day. That being said, many surgeons say no NSAIDS ever. I highly doubt you got a bleeding ulcer after a few doses but I'm not a doctor; she should have mentioned that her warning was precautionary.
A slight muscle tear may not show but a large hernia might.
It could be the stitches pulling or maybe there's one rubbing on a nerve. My internal stitches from many csection (4 years ago) still tug and when I sneeze, its a white hot ripping pain that causes me to double over.
My advice, see a different doctor. And calm down. I think that medical professionals sometimes don't realize that not everyone can just lay in bed for 3 weeks. Try a maternity girdle, I wear one when my incisions hurt and it helps. Take it easy as much as possible and get a second opinion. Feel better!
Hi
I agree the first week or so is painful but it will get easier... I used a heating pad and slept in a recliner alot the first week after surgery. Today makes my 2 week postop and i just finished taking a lite walk on the treadmill. I am fatigued but i know i have to start moving at some point. Also what i found to help me with my incisions besides the heating pad is a abdominal binder. It helps me alot. I plan to use it for a while until i feel comfortable about my incisions. If possible try not to bend, twist, or lift anything above 10 lbs . Best of luck to you. I am happy to say after 2 weeks i started at 221 and now im 201.6 from my 2 week post op visit yesterday I believe the best is yet to come 2013!!!
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