Hey all...

I still have some significant aching and pain in my lower left stomach/abdomen area. This seems like it was my worst incision and certainly left a horrendous bruise that is still healing. My nutritionist told me that is the last area to heal and it's normal to still have pain. I guess they use the biggest retractor/tool in this incision?

Anyway.. what do you all think? Did you have pain in this area that seemed to linger this long (I'm almost 4 weeks out) It's mostly uncomfortable when I do too much bending down. I thought maybe because I'm starting to do more (overdid with laundry the other day) and not resting as much, maybe that's why I'm hurting a little more in that area.

Should I be worried that it's something else? Slow down and rest more? I'm going back to work Monday and kinda want to feel "normal."

Thanks!

Hey,

Well I was banded 27 Sept and the majority of my pain was in the lower stomach (big incision) as well. My doctor told me Its normal to have this type of pain as my body has to heal. But it should not be so painful that you are unable to walk or do anything. I was still able to move away fairly easy and accomplish everything that I needed to do. I am recovering quite fast, only issue I have is acid reflux and when i try do stomach crunches, cramps in my stomach, ouch they hurt, but hopefully you will feel better soon, but if you're worried do go to your doctor, don't jeopardize your health. take care

Hey all...

I still have some significant aching and pain in my lower left stomach/abdomen area. This seems like it was my worst incision and certainly left a horrendous bruise that is still healing. My nutritionist told me that is the last area to heal and it's normal to still have pain. I guess they use the biggest retractor/tool in this incision?

Anyway.. what do you all think? Did you have pain in this area that seemed to linger this long (I'm almost 4 weeks out) It's mostly uncomfortable when I do too much bending down. I thought maybe because I'm starting to do more (overdid with laundry the other day) and not resting as much, maybe that's why I'm hurting a little more in that area.

Should I be worried that it's something else? Slow down and rest more? I'm going back to work Monday and kinda want to feel "normal."

Thanks!

I just don't remember it hurting so much before.. maybe I had so many other hurting and aching areas I didn't notice?? lol....

As all the other pains on the left subsided, I have one that increased and gives me problems when I exert myself or bend over too far. Sometimes i get a pang just sitting here. It hurt bad enough that I mentioned it at my two week appointment and they did a cbc and an x-ray in case there was an infection. They didn't find anything but said if it got worse to come back in. It hasn't gotten worse, but it just won't go away. Feels kinda like a stitch in my side like i used to get in PE class except it is on the left and not the right. If it weren't for that and one incision site that is taking forever to heal, I wouldn't even know i had surgery!

juicy... that is exactly what it's like. I am def. going to bring it up on wed. at my appt. Weird!! I admit, I'm glad to find someone with something similar though.. makes me feel like it's a normal thing. (if any of this IS normal!?!)

I saw my doc today for another post-op appt. I told him about my pain, and he went to this spot just under my big incision and pressed and said, "does this hurt?" I said OW YES THERE!!! So then he smiled and said there is fishing line type stuff that he used inside there to suture.. I guess muscle or nerve or fat or whatever... and that's where a lot of people complain of pain for up to 6-8 weeks. So he said do you want more pain meds? I was like yeah sure, bring it on. lol.... I just will take one before bed. So he's not worried, and I feel better about it too.

Yes that is where they pull the stomach out. I actually have my surgery video and it hurts just to watch that part cause it looks like they really pull to get that thing out of the small incision. That was my only painful incision and yes the pain does pass as long as you let yourself heal before heavy lifting or strenuous exercise.

Thanks!

I remember first looking at my stomach after surgery, and above that incision I was BLACK and blue.. hugest and darkest bruise I ever had. So I believe it... can't imagine what it must be like to watch!

He also told me since I'm feeling better I am probably DOING more, and I should still remember I'm recovering from surgery and take it easy with reaching, bending, lifting.

I'm just glad it's not something else. I let my mind start thinking terrible things!

Here's the thread.. I'll bump it up for you (other poster.)

Thanks, Jordan! I wish they told us to expect this stuff. Seems kind of retarded not to.

Juicy.. the same thing happened to me. It felt like a ball was in there with the pain. Im 6 weeks out now and the pain is gone and so is the little ball. My husband force fed me protein shakes cuz the dr said it would help me heal sooner. Im able to bend right over and tie my own shoes now... Im a side sleeper so it was painful to sleep on my side for awhile also. Just keep on keeping on... Its gonna get better and easier