I had my hysterectomy on 4/26, including both ovaries, fallopian tubes, omentum removed, a vertical incision from lower belly past belly button, closed with 33 staples. Diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. My chemo starts next
week. No prior chemo. I sleep on the back, lying on my side does not feel good, so I don't do it. I do not need pain medication, no pain from the belly, I have to be careful how i stretch or reach for things or I might feel a sharp pain. I do have discomfort on the right side, near the lower bottom rip cage, similar to your experience, which I had prior to surgery. I do not need medication for it. I do some walking, maybe 1/2 mile during the day but not in one
stretch. If you figure out what causes the pain on the right side, please let me know.