Question:
Since surgery 3 weeks ago, I cant stand up straight.

Normally,I have very good posture.Now, however, if I stand up straight with my shoulders back, it hurts my abdomen.So I have been kind of hunched over ever since.Should I stretch it out or just let it rest?How long does this last?Anyone else experience this?    — Stephanie H. (posted on February 2, 2002)

February 2, 2002
I had the open rny, dec. 6, 2001. I had my staples removed dec 14, 2001. I couldn't stand up straight for about a month after surgery. I knew it was all surgery related, and just let my body heal naturally. 7 weeks and 35lbs later I'm walking straight, and feeling great! You'll be fine shortly!
   — [Anonymous]

February 2, 2002
If you had the open rny they have cut through some muscle and things have been jossled around in there. I had the same thing shortly after surgery, it is just the muscles healing and moving back into their normal position. What i did was tried standing up straight a bit each day and laid down and stretched them out after a month I was fine You will be fine it is all part of the healing process.
   — [Anonymous]

February 2, 2002
Yes, it is called 'guarding'. You are walking in an odd posture to protect yourself from pain and its totally normal to do this. Like the others said, try straightening yourself out little by little.
   — Cheri M.