How long will this last?

[B_D 54]

Hey everyone. I had my surgery Tuesday and I know it's only been 2 days but for those of you that had a lot of pain in your abdomen how long till it got better? My left incision is extremely bruised and so sore. Very difficult to get around. I managed to walk about 13 minutes today, aside from the walking I did around the house. No pain med seems to help.

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[myrizzy 41]

I feel your pain! I started feeling better by the 4th or 5th day. Still tender but it was more bearable. Hang in there. Each day gets better. You just had major surgery so it will take some time to heal. The first week is defiantly all about healing.

[love4life 9]

Today is day 8 since surgery sand still a little sore. I feel great though. I was actually considering starting my aerobics class back up on Monday. Definitely improving everyday.

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[B_D 54]

Thank you both. I would just like to fast forward about a week!

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[becomingmandikaye 262]

I can't speak to this specific surgery (yet), but I had my gall bladder removed back in 2009, which is a similar laparoscopic procedure. I had very little incision pain, but the pain in my abdominal muscles was pretty terrible for several days. I had to hold a pillow to my abdomen to get out of bed or switch positions in bed.

Just take it easy and let time heal everything.