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Stomach Incisions

Hi everyone!! I'm post op day 2 and was wondering if anyone else had issues with their incisions hurting like hell? I have to literally roll out of bed to get up. My incisions are the only thing giving me issues.... I'm in pain guys! I'm supposed to take the bandages off today and I'm so scared. Thank You everyone

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    I experienced what you are describing. I had to sleep on my sofa for 3 nights because I couldn't get in and out of my bed. But by day 4 it was better. Keep walking, it helps. I also found that binding my stomach gave some relief as well.

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    Yeah, they really hurt at first. Make sure you take your pain meds for the first few days so that you can get up and walk around. The walking helps with any gas pains you may have and helps your body to trigger healing processes.

    My incisions stopped being so painful after the first week but were still sore for a few weeks.

    Hope you feel better soon.

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    I had incision pain for 2 weeks . A heating pad definitely helped and just resting. Dont over do it. I went to a christmas party a little over a week post op because I was feeling great, I definitely paid for it that night at the hotel, my back killed me and incision was hurting. I say incision because the only one that gave me issues was the spot my stomach was removed. Just rest when you can and even light stretching helped the tightness feeling, no jane fonda work out though lol! Good luck

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    I hate the pain meds because they are liquid and I can't stomach the taste! I'm going to get applesauce and try that

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    I had pain around my big incision for 2 weeks straight and it just subsided on the 14th day. It's still tender but way more manageable than what it was a couple of days before.

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    I am 25 days post op and finally have very little incision pain. Be patient. It takes time to heal! You just had major surgery. Relax and focus on your recovery. It does get better!

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    I am 9 days post op, no pain, no meds, a little soar. Days 1 thru 3 were hell for me. Glad to say pain slowly subsided days 4 n 5. Days 6-9 woke up with no pain, slight soreness. Ask ur doc about ice pack, mine told me not to do it, to do warm instead. Cushioning ur belly w a pillow at night helps too but walking n drinking my gas x helped d most. It will get better. Good luck.

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