Question:
I am 4 weeks post op, had a lap. My stomach is soo sore I can hardly touch it, It fee

has anyone else had this problem???    — Nancy W. (posted on October 26, 2003)

October 26, 2003
I had open so I can't relate to what you are feeling but I do know that I didn't have that problem with my 8 inch long incision. My suggestion is to call your surgeon's office just to make sure there isn't something going on that needs attention.
   — Patty_Butler

October 26, 2003
I am five weeks post-op lap and only had tenderness in my abdomen for about a week following surgery. I realize that everyone's sensitivity is different but I would most definitely call the doctor and inform them. It could be critical information.
   — firelace

October 26, 2003
Nancy, I would contact your surgeon. I had lap, and I had abdominal pain only for the first few days, like I had done too many stomach crunches. Is it your incisions that hurt or is it muscle pain, or something else? Regardless, if it hurts that bad, I would call the doctor.
   — Moysa B.

October 26, 2003
I agree, I think you should see/call your surgeon ASAP. I have never heard of pain being that bad at 4 weeks post op. I had OPEN RNY and by 2 weeks most the pain was gone. I hope all is ok. Good luck!
   — TheresaC

October 26, 2003
Maybe it's infected beneath the skin? I can't think of any other reason it should hurt that long. I went home from the hospital sleeping on my stomach. I would call your doc, relief may be as close as a week's worth of antibiotics and you should never be miserable.
   — jenn_jenn

October 28, 2003
I am 3 1/2 weeks post op, LAP RNY, and I have not had any real pain to speak of for about 2 weeks. I suggest you definately call your doctor...TODAY!
   — eweejoe

October 28, 2003
I had Lap and about 4wks out i had a burning pain (would bring tears to my eyes) for about two weeks. the Dr. said it was something to do with surgery so close to my ribs. and then one day it was just gone...weird
   — charity N.