Hi all, I'm 3 days post op and I'm getting a little frustrated as I'm still in a bit of pain when I stand up, when gravity pulls down on my stomach it feels like my wounds are going to split open because they sting so much. I miss being mobile and walking around, it's getting a little better every day, but I'm just so tired of my couch. Anyone remember when their pain subsided and when they were able to be mildly active again?

Maybe I'm just impatient lol

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Do you have an abdominal binder? If not, even a couple of ace wraps or towels wrapped and pinned can help bind your abdomen so that standing doesn't hurt so much.

I was able to stay pretty mobile but I felt much more like normal about a week post-op. Keep moving! Good luck!

Day 3 post-op was when I made myself get up and get out of my building. The first few days, I did the obligatory walking up and down the hallway like my doctor asked me to do, but it wasn't until I forced myself to get up walk around outside that I started feeling better. And it was a super swift recovery after that.

Good luck!

Try to walk as much as you can to help prevent blood clots.

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I had a week of pain at home, but it mostly due to the gas. I had a heat pad that helped with the pain and discomfort, so you might want to try that? The best remedy by far was the walking. I can't tell you how sceptical I was of it, but to my suprise it really helped a lot. Just go slow in the beginning, but do it often. Moving around will also help against extra scar tissue on the insides, as well as prevent blood clots.

Good luck, you will see improvement every day!

Nilla

I would say I didn't start feeling significantly better with the aches in my belly until about 10 days out.

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