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Abdomen still sore 4 weeks after cholecystectomy
Digestive Health | Last Active: Nov 23 3:05am | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
I just started my fourth week and feel my pain in my upper abs. Feel it when I'm lying back and when I have my comforters on me. In the early days day 4,5 & 6 my incisions we're so itching and tender. Luckily the itch is gone but this tenderness where it aches even stretch my upper body it is exhausting. I spent the day bundled up watching TV. But mostly every day I've been walking don't know why I feel so sore still. I will rest more then. I keep reading other people bouncing back quick. With me even thought I started driving since week 1 driving makes everything sore with how much the car shakes so that could be activating it.
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I am also four weeks post gall bladder removal. Pain right around my ribcage is quite brutal. Especially around my back. I still feel unwell and fatigued. Also pain in abdomen on and off and up in the night two or three times needing to pee. I think it’s a case of different people - different rates of recovery and pain.
This is major surgery so be kind to yourself. Rest and gentle exercise 😊
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You just had major surgery. Its going to take time. Be patient.
Have you tried a heating pad. I had major surgery for something else and my heating pad helps so much.