Stomach Numbness?

[kathyv 0]

I had surgery on 3/23 and have some numbness in my stomach just to the left of my belly button. Has anyone else experienced this?

[Jennifer613 0]

Hi Kathy! I was banded 12/16/2008 and I too suffered nerve damage in my stomach. I actually didn't realize exactly how numb I was until the sensation started coming back. I finally felt a fill on Monday 3/23/2009 which was fill #3. Anytime skin is cut, you run the risk of nerve damage. All feeling should return by 18 months post-op as my surgeon explained it. My stomach sensation is returning and started to return about 6 weeks post-op. I have a small area that is still numb. Think of it this way, we're the lucky ones... we've been numb as we heal. :smile2:

Edited March 29, 2009 by Jennifer613
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[alfie858 0]

Yeah i had that also didnt have any feeling in my stomach in that area for a couple of months. I have 3 fills before i actually felt the needle on my 4th.

[jillrenee15 0]

Yeah, it's pretty normal to have numbness after surgery in the area where you've been cut. They are cutting nerves and such too. I'm still numb in the bikini area after two c-sections, and will probably always be numb, my last child is 2 1/2 now. The feeling might come back, and it might not. But it is such a small area of your body, something that isn't routinely used or touched like a hand would be, so I wouldn't stress about it.:smile2:

[kathyv 0]

Thank you all for the replies and reassurance.