I am 6 days post op today. I am still having a burning/ ripping like pain from the large incision on the left side. It hurts the most when I try and get into the car, walk to far or when I am trying to sit or lay down. Does or has anyone else had this pain. It started on day 3 and has not eased up at all. In fact I would say it's worse. I did call the surgeon and he said that I might have pulled an internal stitch out, but good lord should it be this painful? If I am just sitting and not moving it does not hurt, but if I turn just the right way I am in tears.....any suggestions?

Take your pain meds and take it EASY for a few days....it'll feel better. I did the same thing. Totally overdid it when I felt better and had the same burning pain you're describing....it was awful. I felt a lot better after a day of total rest. Hope you feel better soon!

I am 6 days post op today. I am still having a burning/ ripping like pain from the large incision on the left side. It hurts the most when I try and get into the car, walk to far or when I am trying to sit or lay down. Does or has anyone else had this pain. It started on day 3 and has not eased up at all. In fact I would say it's worse. I did call the surgeon and he said that I might have pulled an internal stitch out, but good lord should it be this painful? If I am just sitting and not moving it does not hurt, but if I turn just the right way I am in tears.....any suggestions?

I must be your long lost twin!! I am incredibly sore in the left incision area as well. Our sister sleever is right. take your pain meds and take it easy. If it's not better by in 2-3 days call your doc back.

Lol. So funny. Trust me I am taking the pain meds, but they don't do much for that burning pain. Where are you from can'tweight? I am in Dallas tx

I'm in Cowtown,,,actually downtown Fort Worth. I was born and raised in Big D. I've got your back Skinnyagain...we'll make it through!

I'm in Cowtown,,,actually downtown Fort Worth. I was born and raised in Big D. I've got your back Skinnyagain...we'll make it through!

OMG! We even have the same Dr. I was a cash pay so my surgery was at forest park medical center. I am 5 ft, starting weight was 212.2 and today I am 196. My goal is 125. We will see. Good to know you are close. I actually live in Rockwall not far out of Dallas. We should meet sometime.

Too funny! I had my surgery at Baylor-Plano on the 16th. Guess you don't include the surgery day as a post-op...oops! I have lots of friends in Rockwall. In fact, I have a sister who lives off Dalrock too. We really should meet sometime...lol Who knows, I may already know you!! lol

Ok....this is just weird! I used Dr. Nick, live outside of Dallas and used Forest Park, too!!! How weird!!!! <3

Yes this is weird. My surgery was actually on march 15 th. All three of us should meet for "clear liquids" some night. Lol I wouldn't be surprised if we didnt already know each other. I grew up in flower mound. Hey maybe we will see each other at a nutrition support group session. I think I will need many.

For the last couple of days I have hurt so bad from my left incision, I really thought I had done something! I know I overdid it on Friday because I felt really good, but today even breathing hurt. So I looked it up here and was relieved to see someone else had the same thing. HOWEVER, I am a bit nervous because I think it is a TEXAS ailment. I'm in Grapevine and was a Self-pay at Forest Park also! HAHAHAHA. What are the odds???

For the last couple of days I have hurt so bad from my left incision, I really thought I had done something! I know I overdid it on Friday because I felt really good, but today even breathing hurt. So I looked it up here and was relieved to see someone else had the same thing. HOWEVER, I am a bit nervous because I think it is a TEXAS ailment. I'm in Grapevine and was a Self-pay at Forest Park also! HAHAHAHA. What are the odds???

Yes, my left side incision is still giving me troubles too. It feels like there is a big stich going from it to under my spleen. I am fine for the most part, but when twisting or bending over it pulls pretty good. I also find the annoying pain if I am sitting down and slump over. Guess I shouldn't slump, huh. lol

Maybe there is something to this Dallas connection! lol

I am on day 6 - my problem is I feel like I've been kicked by a mule on my left side today. No incision pain though. I was sleeved at Forest Park on Tuesday. Anyone have a bruised ribs kind of feeling?

I laid on my right side for a while yesterday and I'm afraid I shouldn't have.

4 weeks out here and the left incision pain for me is still here, its indented too and has been since surgery. I did go in to get checked out, ultrasound was done too and nothing seen. The PA decided it was likely a stitch pulled internally. Thankfully its not near as bad as it was, but still uncomfortable and if I move too quickly, I get a very sharp pain.

I am 6 days post op today. I am still having a burning/ ripping like pain from the large incision on the left side. It hurts the most when I try and get into the car, walk to far or when I am trying to sit or lay down. Does or has anyone else had this pain. It started on day 3 and has not eased up at all. In fact I would say it's worse. I did call the surgeon and he said that I might have pulled an internal stitch out, but good lord should it be this painful? If I am just sitting and not moving it does not hurt, but if I turn just the right way I am in tears.....any suggestions?

I was sleeved on the March 23rd. I have a burning pain between my large incision and belly button. My skin hurts to touch and burns. I hope it will go away soon too.

It is a common "effect". I had the same thing, talked to my surgeon about it and it's something that just happens to some people. It took about 2 weeks for mine to get better. Did they give you an elastic girdle to wear? That REALLY helped! Just baby it and don't over do it and it'll heal.

that burning pain finally went away. My surgeon really thinks it was just a pulled stitch from coughing or sneezing. Now I only have pain if i move just the right way. Other than that I feel fine now.