I've had a rough go but things had been looking up. The only pain I still have is a stabbing burning pain to the very right of my belly button. It's bad enough that I can't stand up straight and walk yet. I was walking and felt like two strings next to my belly button pop inside of me and the pain was terrible! I don't know what to do about it I hear of so many people up and back to work by now. I've been off pain meds since day 6 and won't go back. Anybody still in this much pain this far out?

Have you called your surgeon? Everyone is different, but I was back at work on day 10 and feeling fine.

I've had a rough go but things had been looking up. The only pain I still have is a stabbing burning pain to the very right of my belly button. It's bad enough that I can't stand up straight and walk yet. I was walking and felt like two strings next to my belly button pop inside of me and the pain was terrible! I don't know what to do about it I hear of so many people up and back to work by now. I've been off pain meds since day 6 and won't go back. Anybody still in this much pain this far out?

I did a couple days ago when the new pain near my belly button started but they said it's because the instruments had to go through that tissue. I also think my surgeon requiring me to wear a drain tube the size of Texas in my stomach for 6 whole days after surgery has put me behind a bit. If by Monday I'm not able to do more I'll call again I guess.

Sounds like a good plan...sorry it has been so tough!

I did a couple days ago when the new pain near my belly button started but they said it's because the instruments had to go through that tissue. I also think my surgeon requiring me to wear a drain tube the size of Texas in my stomach for 6 whole days after surgery has put me behind a bit. If by Monday I'm not able to do more I'll call again I guess.

I had one night around a week out where i got a horrific cramp just below an incision. Sharp searing aggravating pain.

Mine was self caused by reaching down to my feet to drag the covers up. It's still delicate @3weeks

I've had a rough go but things had been looking up. The only pain I still have is a stabbing burning pain to the very right of my belly button. It's bad enough that I can't stand up straight and walk yet. I was walking and felt like two strings next to my belly button pop inside of me and the pain was terrible! I don't know what to do about it I hear of so many people up and back to work by now. I've been off pain meds since day 6 and won't go back. Anybody still in this much pain this far out?

I have the exact same pain but it is easing up daily. I will use a pillow against that area of my tummy when getting out of bed or up from a seated position. I don't have a problem walking and have returned to work which I think has helped with soothing the pain. I asked my doc and he pretty much said the same thing as yours, which isn't much - it's the most sensitive area and where a stitch is blah blah blah - sending hugs and no pain your way, I'm praying that as time passes it will completely disappear