Hello all I'll b 2 weeks post op tomorrow and know my left side hurts I I turn or sit a certain way like its a muscle. Anyone have this

I had this. I asked my doctor and he said its just my insides healing. He said keep in mind that they went through a muscle wall and moved organs up. That was also the side my stomach came out of. It will go away. I'm almost three weeks post op and I woke up a day ago and it was just gone. He recommended having a body pillow for comfort. It helped.

Edited October 21, 201312 yr by red31

Thanks! I was getting worried

Your stomach is on your left side, it's normal healing pain. I couldn't sleep on my left side for a good 4 weeks after surgery.

DP8 and Red do you think 11 days is enough time off from work? I have a desk job.

I think you should b ok. I was supposed to go back today but doctor kept me out extra week due to my hemoglobin being low from complication

DP8 and Red do you think 11 days is enough time off from work? I have a desk job.

Ya, it should be fine. I can't go back for four weeks cause I left over 20 pds. But if I was at a desk I'd be good.

I took 1 week off. It was plenty.