Pain after abdomino/hernia repair

I had an extended abdominoplasty (anchor incision with muscle tightening) and hernia repair with mesh on Feb3. Its been 7 weeks today. I thought the initial surgery a piece of cake compared to open RNY. But the recovery has been an entirely different story. Im still having a burning sensation most of the time. Some times it can bring tears to my eyes. Im not sure if its the new belly button he made me or the hernia mesh which is the culprit. The drains only stayed in 7 days. no fluid problems what so ever. The hernia surgeon checked it with a needle for fluid. Anyhow Ive noticed several people mentioning binders and it was never mentioned to me by my plastic or hernia surgeon. I thought he may want me to use those muscles as soon as possible. Anyhow, still having pain--anyone else experience this????

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