@dcanada54 just had my second pump implanted. The first was a bit more discomfort as they had to run the catheter from my abdomen to my back. Entire waist was 2x the size from swelling. Incision pain was minimal, handled by Motrin 800mgs. Just had first pump replaced. Although this went deeper, underneath the scar tissue pocket from the first pump, again, discomfort from poor drainage and swelling. I’ve got to say the stitches looked pretty good, but have left the nastiest scar I’ve ever gotten. And I’ve had 20 surgeries in 19 years.