3.5 Weeks Out..How long will this pain last?

HI, I am 3/12 weeks post-op OPEN RNY and have been having pain just to the left of my belly button for over a week know. My surgeon told me it is the staples from where he cut my muscle. I can go "binderless" for a couple hours or so, but then the pain hurts more & more to the point where walking hurts, unless I put my binder back on or hold my stomach in that area. It didn't start hurting until about a week & 1/2 ago, although I was wearing my binder still, so maybe I didn't notice it. Did anyone else have this problem, if so, how long does it last? I don't want to have to wear a binder forever!!

We greatly appreciate your interest in helping us build our Q&A database. To discourage vandals from posting garbage, however, we require people to register before posting.

You must be logged in to post an answer. Click here to log in.