Post Op Discomfort

Hey gang, I feel like I am doing OK, but I am wondering how long the abdominal tenderness lasts?  I have never had any surgery so I am wondering when the pulling gets better?  I am sure that it varies from person to person, but thought I would get your opinion.  Thank  Lori

You're right it does vary from person to person and its been a while for me so its hard to remember.  But I would say within a week you should not be nearly as sore.  I recall it more as a soreness than pain per say.  Just be careful bending, lifting, using the bathroom (straining), etc.  But if you are ever unsure about something and it just doesn't seem right call your Doc.  That's what they're there for and why they're making the big bucks. lol.

Take care Lori!!!

 I think it just depends on a few different things. Can you tell us a little about your surgery date and type. Was it open? Lap? 

I had a g-tube in for 6 weeks after my surgery, so I felt pulling for quite a while actually. 

I hope you feel better soon!

Hugs, 

I had a VSG so I'm no help, but I just wanted to wish you a speedy recovery.  Rest up and take care of yourself!

As odd as it may sound I had the most relief when I layed on my belly!  I didn't feel as bloated and it helped me to pass gas......lol  It also made getting up easier!  I should probably add I am not normal either......I had surgery Tuesday and was ready to go back to work on Friday....that is certainly not the norm!

Lori,
Do you have any drains?  I did not have drains and did not have much tenderness or discomfort at all.  If you think this is not normal, please call your surgeon.  It really does vary from person to person.  I had several prior surgeries and this was by far the easiest for me.
Take care.
Linda

I dont know after rny, but when I had my open procedure to remove my ovary, I was really sore for about  7 days, then it slowly got better.

Follow up -- No drains.  Everything seems to be healing fine.  I was really wanting to know how long it took for the pain with standing to go away.  Nothing pathological going on. I know from my ususal medical practice that with C-section for instance that after 2 weeks people are up and moving pretty well.  I was just wanting to know if I could maybe expect this a little sooner with a lap procedure.  Thanks.