I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced what I am feeling. I am 4 1/2 weeks post-op and today I am feeling tenderness just above my belly button and to the left of my belly button. It just feels tender if I rub my hand over that area. Could my sleeve just be irritated? I have read other posts where someone referred to the sleeve being irritated. I haven't done or eaten anything different. I appreciate any input. Thanks!

Probably tender where your incision goes thru the layers of tissue and up thru the abdominal cavity. Did you do something strenuous? Just take it easy for a few days and see if it goes away, otherwise contact your doctor.

@Minnie- I am 4 weeks post op and experiencing the same thing.

I have had a textbook recovery and didn't understand WHY I was having pain.... It's kinda internal, kinda external...

I figured that it was cause all the jiggling from the gym! (giggle)! So now when I go to the gym I wear a compression garment under my shirt.

I also think it was because I was gardening this weekend and was crouched down a lot- I may have strained things a bit.

I think we're gonna be fine- growing (shrinking) pains?

Unless you are having crazy heartburn, vomiting or dizzy.... Then def call your doc.

Thanks for the replies. It is a weird internal & external type of pain. I admit I haven't been as careful about bending & stretching. I also have been carrying laundry baskets up & down the stairs. I think it must be a little strain. Hopefully it will go way soon.