11 days out- SNEEZING - HURTS

Ok I don't know if I am just paranoid or what. Today I sneezed for the first time since surgery, and OMG it hurt so bad. It is hours later and it still hurts. It came so fast that I did not get to hold my belly in time. It hurts in the top portion of my belly near my breastbone just under it. It probably is just a pulled muscle, but how do I know if I hurt something inside? I guess I will see how I feel in the morning. But I think for now, I am going to hit the couch and stay there for the night. Oh and do you all get Hiccups? I had them a few days ago, 6 times. They didn't hurt but they did cause a whole lot of gas. Anyway good night for now, Shannon Arnold 257/239/???

It never hurt when I sneezed, but I knew it was coming and braced myself for it. Yes...I get hiccups now, I don't know why but anytime I eat I get them. Usually 5 or so times and then it's over. Hope your tummy feels better soon, it does sound like you may have just pulled something a little. Rest and take it easy.

Hi Shannon First off I want to thank you for coming to visit me. It meant alot to me. I hope you are feeling better today. I am finding that as each day goes on I am feeling a little bit better. Andrea

OK I have the sneezing thing down since i have allergies.....i am 3 wks post op.... When you have to sneeze hold your stomach and instead of sneezing when it comes take a really deep breath in.......you are like sneezing but inwards hope this helps because it has been a lifesaver to me because OMG is RIGHT!! I thought my first sneeze I was going to die!!!!!!! deedee

after i had my gallbladder surgery years ago it hurt like hell to sneeze or cough for over a week because i guess i had more ab muscle than the avg big guy, and that i think is where the pain comes from is the muscle healing itself. I think its only normal. Try not to sneeze

Shannon, I bet you must have pulled a muscle but if you are still hurting I would check with the surgeon just to make sure. ~hugs~ I hope you are doing better today hun. Debra P