Healing Time

[AJ Barefield 19]

Hey All!

First let me say that I know EVERYONE is different, but I do have this question. I am three weeks out and while I feel pretty good most of the time, I still have a bit of soreness in my abdominal area (I had two incisions in my waistband area) and every now and then a twinge of pain. I just need to know if that is normal. I had a hernia repaired as well. I almost want to call the doctor not because the pain is so severe, just because I am in the wonderful land of paranoia and don't want to do ANYTHING to mess up my new body!

Please advise! Thanks!

Edited April 23, 2014 by AJ Barefield

[Miss Mac 6,262]

My largest incision hurt occasionally for about six weeks and then backed off.

[AJ Barefield 19]

Thank you!

[rbtnln 81]

I had a band to sleeve revision and the incision where he took out the band was really sore for a couple of weeks. If you're concerned, call your doc. Trust me, there's no question he/she hasn't heard. They are there to not only do surgery, but also to support you in your journey. No question is "silly". It's your body and you have the right to ask questions.

By the way, CONGRATULATIONS!

[AvaFern 3,516]

I had a bit of twinging soreness in my my larger incision for up to about 5-6 weeks. There was one point at about 4-5 weeks where for some reason it started hurting more, but then the pain diminished until right around 6 weeks and after I no longer felt anymore pain at all. I also felt like I ripped one of the internal stitches at one point which freaked me out, but I read that it was normal. I'm not about 7.5 months out and I am completely back to normal feeling- I just don't eat or drink as much as I used to and the scars have almost entirely faded.

[AJ Barefield 19]

I did call and they told me almost exactly what you all have said. She was like, you did just have MAJOR surgery with a lot of things shifted around. LOL, she said I know your incisions are small, but the surgery was large! I have calmed down, and I appreciate all your input.

Thanks fam! Keep going!