Hello everyone

I'm about 9 days out and did something a little stupid. My husband and I were taking a walk along the beach yesterday and came upon some rocks. I figured we should walk on them to get through, and I thought I'd be careful. Well, made it almost all the way through before losing my balance. Luckily when I fell I was sure to roll down to my side, rather than landing on my stomach, but ouch! (I'm 25 btw)

I feel increased soreness, which is to be expected, but the pain to my lower belly button incision site has gotten worse. Prior to the fall it was managable 1/10 discomfort, now it's about a 3 or 4, and about the level of discomfort i was experiencing on day 4 or 5. And of course now I'm hypervigilant and I see a small quarter-sized bruise that I dont know if it was there before because it didn't hurt enough to notice.

If I had popped my internal stitches, would I be in more pain than I already am? Is this just regular pain from a fall or does it sound more serious?

If you have worries, have your medical team check you out. Don't waste your time asking folks who can't examine you.

Sounds like you bruised an already tender area. I doubt you popped your stitches but if you are concerned, call you doctor.

Ouch !

Play it safe.......call your doc and proceed accordingly.

I agree call your Dr just to be safe

Def call the doc!

I did develop bruises under my incisions about 5 or so days post op(and I didn't fall )