I'm 11 days out of surgery. At the "big" incision site where they pulled the stomach out, i have pain and a hard spot underneath. Although I suspect it is normal, just wanting some reassurance that this is normal and not some developing hernia. Anyone else have this?

Yep. I had the same thing. It went away around week 3 for me good luck

Thanks Jenny! I feel better!

Yes that is were most of the pain is because they work mostly through that hole. Also the stitch they use to close it is sort of like a spider web. As they pull out it closes. They usually use it when a person has a chest tube and they take it out after a lung has re inflated. It hurts for the first 3 to 4 weeks but better after. Sleep side to side and take pain med before so you can get some sleep!

Soooo glad you asked this. I'm 12 days out and have the hard spot (no pain) was gonna ask my doc about it on thursday! X