I am a week and a day post op! I was really hoping to be up and at em by now, but I still have such pain in the main surgery area that I still can't even wipe myself(sorry TMI) if I get up and move around it does ease up and I think I'm on the mend, but it never seems to get any better! I'm supposed to go back to work on Friday(my choice, I am a nail tech) but I don't think I'm going to be able to do it! Did anyone else have this searing pain and any tips in how to get rid if it?

Thanks so much!

you are just a week out' date=' heating pad and pain meds, and Rest, don't over do it......You will be up and running soon enough. Best of luck.[/quote']

Thank You so much!! I'm so used to taking care of everyone else it's hard to rest and take care of myself!

Yeah it took me about 2 weeks before I could even stand up straight without pain LOL Hang in there it will get better!

I didn't have a great deal of pain post op, but it was impossible to put my left sock on alone for about 2 weeks. Bending at the waist was really hard!

Today I am officially 4 weeks out, doing much better with walking and bending, but definitely feel the soreness mostly from the big incision. Still feeling hesitant to pick up anything heavy. I can't wait to get back to normal so I can start working out. Best of luck to everyone.

Your not alone. I had surgery may 28, I was in severe searing pain for about 2 weeks. My mom had to help me dry off after my showers I was in so much pain. I agree with others, heating pad became my friend, and the more I moved, even just walking around my house, the better I felt.

Okay, not to be a Debbie downer but Please call your doctor. It can't hurt to check in with a professional. I did have some soreness but searing pain is worth talking to the doc about. If there is a complication it is better if you catch it sooner rather than later.

My friend and i both had surgery on may 28th. She was up and shopping in the mall the day we got discharged, when i still couldnt even stand up strait. It took me about 4 wks to feel like i could move well and not have the pain. Its amazing how everyone is so different. If you can help it, plz dont go back to work this soon. If you over due you will set yourself back

Have you tried one of those abdominal binders? I found that to be helpful in the month after surgery. You can get them at any drugstore or at Walmart.