Pain in One Incision, So Much Worse than the Rest

Neesie57
on 8/8/15 10:27 am
VSG on 08/04/15

I had a VSG on Tuesday. August 4th, and am mostly feeling really good.  My one issue is that one of my incisions is extremely painful.  It's the incision used to pull my stomach out, and the only way I can walk is to puts lots of pressure on that area.  I am not a wuss when it comes to pain, but this one makes me cry out, and just plain cry when I move around.  If this didn't hurt so much I would be running down the street, happy that I had it done.  

 

I am wearing a binder that helps somewhat, but I still have to use my fist to add additional pressure.  Any suggestions on what I can do?

Gwen M.
on 8/8/15 10:41 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Are you taking pain medication?  

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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Neesie57
on 8/8/15 11:11 am
VSG on 08/04/15

I'm taking my pain mess religiously, so they just may not be strong enough.

 

 

Gwen M.
on 8/8/15 12:03 pm
VSG on 03/13/14

Calling your surgeon and askin for something different/stronger would be wise 

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)

E_Saenz
on 8/8/15 10:45 am - Grand Rapids , MI
VSG on 08/12/15

I would call my surgeons office and ask they may give you a stronger pain med or advise you infection can cause pain too do you have a fever?

Elia Maria Saenz
    

Neesie57
on 8/8/15 11:14 am
VSG on 08/04/15

I have a normal temp.  It hasn't gotten any worse since I was in the hospital, but isn't any better either.  He didn't seem concerned, so I guess I shouldn't be either.

alouisa63
on 8/8/15 11:03 am - Farmington Hills, MI
VSG on 07/30/15

I have the same thing.  My surgery was 7/30 and until I got my staples out, I had a hard time walking/standing straight.  Today is the first time I've put jeans on and that one incision KILLS.

 

 

Starting Weight 375  SW 375 Height 5'9" 

Neesie57
on 8/8/15 11:15 am
VSG on 08/04/15

I don't have staples, but I'm sure it will go away soon.

E_Saenz
on 8/8/15 11:23 am - Grand Rapids , MI
VSG on 08/12/15

Try an ice pack I put Rice in a sock and put it in the freezer and it will work for and ice pack. You probably have swelling there and cold might help to reduce swelling

Elia Maria Saenz
    

Neesie57
on 8/8/15 2:23 pm
VSG on 08/04/15

I've been using ice for a couple of days.  I'm now wondering if a heating pad may help.  

 

I think ink that he ripped me a little pulling the stomach through that hole, so it is larger and more swollen than the rest of me.

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