Need reassurance on some post op behaviors

I have a number of miscellaneous questions, some I've asked of Dr.'s office. Just wondering if these things are "normal" and when they will most likely go away (I know, every individual is different.) I guess I'm just asking reassurance. 1. I still feel pressure on my ribs, especially later in the day. 2. My waist & stomach measurements are down less than an 1 inch, although my hips 3 inches, bust 2-1/2 inches. So, my belly sticks out just as much (although I now have "hollows" about halfway between my side and the middle of my belly.) 3. The last 5 days or so, later in the evening, I've felt momentary pain under my incision. 4. I still feel some discomfort occasionally (like when trying to find a comfortable spot lying on my side.) 5. I still have a scabby area at the bottom of my 8 inch incision. 6. The vein in my arm where I had my iv is lumpy. 7. I lost 20 lbs the first 3 weeks, only 2 since then. 8. I feel like I have no time left for anything besides getting sustenance in me (I will start solids in a few days.) It is hard to get my floor back exercises in (can't sip while lying on my back!) and I have not had any time for a nap since surgery. I have not had time for nap since surgery. I feel really inefficient at this. Thank you! Open RNY proximal 10/10/01 As of 11/9 down 22 lbs BMI 43 Age 62

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