Hi everyone, I was sleeved on Tuesday the 20th and every time I cough or sneeze it feels like the skin about an inch above my belly button is on fire and/or splitting. I'm hoping it's not a hernia. The burning sensation is unreal! I wear my binder and cough with pillows but it still causes excruciating pain. Has anyone else experienced this? Tia

sw: 284

surgery weight: 263

surgery 6/20/17

cw: 258

Tia....I had that also just higher up and more on the right side...My surgeon said there are some internal stitches where they pulled the stomach out...I pulled mine a little when I had nausea and retching following the anesthesia. It took awhile to be able to bend and I had to stand up while holding the area...6 weeks out and it's much better but at times I still do have some burning pain that can be sharp...hope you get relief soon...Kim

Thank you! I'll take the pain for 6 weeks if it means I don't have a hernia! I really don't want to go through another surgery for a while!

You are welcome....I asked my surgeon if he thought I might have a hernia and he said the chances were slim and it would be several months ( maybe as I lose more weight) before we would know for sure.