What did everyone do to assist with the pain where the actual stomach came out and the internal stitch is? I can't even stand or have clothes touch it without hurting

I am 3 weeks post op , I was using a pillow pressed against my abdomen to get out of bed for the first 10 days ... it helped ... I didn't have a problem with clothes touching the area ... hope you improve quickly


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Thanks, it is horrific like I am
Being stabbed. Everything else is fine

Thanks, it is horrific like I am
Being stabbed. Everything else is fine

I am 3 weeks post op , I was using a pillow pressed against my abdomen to get out of bed for the first 10 days ... it helped ... I didn't have a problem with clothes touching the area ... hope you improve quickly


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Is it internal and does it feel like a blow torch is going off inside you for a few seconds?

It's more constant. Saw Surgeon today he said he isn't worried at all, even though I told him the pain was terrible

Hi , I'm hoping that you are feeling much better... I am not on this site every day , but I find that if I need info this is the place to be !!

I've been having a similar experience ony left side. It hurts when I move. Im 6 days post op and still have to take pain meds. ;-(

I AM 7 DAYS POST OP! HAVING THE SAME PAINS!!! ITS TERRIBLE.

My surgery was on March 1st. That is the only pain that I am experiencing. It is the worst! It hurts to turn over in bed, sir, stand, cough, sneeze and laugh. I hope it subsides soon.

Hi , I don't know if you saw my earlier post on this subject but I will repeat it because these simple things will help .

it will be easier for you to turn over in bed , cough, sneeze or even stand up if you gently press a bed pillow to your right side (incision site) when you either roll over or try to get up ! This is done by women who have had c-sections, by anyone who has had abdominal surgery .. the other fix is to apply a heating pad to the area every few hours...

pain should subside 7-14 days after surgery, depending on individual pain threshold..

hope you feel better !

I'm having the exact same pain
My surgeon said it's really common. It feels like there's a knife in there constantly but if I walk it feel like someone is trusting the knife. And burns. I'm comfortable if I'm sitting leaned back with my legs up. That's it. I've been couch bound for 4 days [emoji30] I'm 12 days post op and I'm dying to go back to work!! So bored at home

I tried the pillow like Sam827 memtioned. It worked greatly. Im able to move aroind and do things now.

That pain was truly excruciating. Dr. gave me 3 local injections right into the area yesterday in the office and it relieved most of the stabbing pain. Hoping it lasts awhile.

Try rubbing some Biofreeze Gel onto
The area. It's your muscles that are sore.