Incision very sore, hard and a bit swollen (5 wks post)
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I am 5 weeks post op tomorrow (TAH/BSO) and think I did a bit too much yesterday (Bank holidays are always extra housework days ).
I know I lifted something and at the time I thought I shouldnt have lifted that, and now I think I am paying the price.
How do you know when you have overdone it? How do you know if/when you have done damage? I assume a sore incision is the norm, but my belly is a little puffed and tender to touch. Is that just my tummy's way of saying this time you are lucky... dont do it again!!!
I am a fool to myself but normally being a very active and a fit 47 year old, and brought up to work, I tend to push myself, or believe I can keep going. I did stop eventually as thought no, thats enough and felt quite tired.
But am just concerned a bit about my tummy. Its hurts/stings more right at the very ends of the incision
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Susie_T
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teresa2545 Susie_T
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Take care
Teresa
xxx
teresa2545 Susie_T
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deborah46874 Susie_T
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denise79473 Susie_T
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I had the same operation as you and also at the 5 week stage. This also happens to me, I think it's natures way of telling you that you have overdone things, a couple of days rest, still up and about but not to do housework at the pace you did it before, take it a little bit easier. My tummy was the same extremely swollen, tender, and really quite sore to touch, please take care xx
Susie_T denise79473
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Did you go to doctors?
I am sure like you say a bit of rest for a few days will settle the swelling down.
Just worried done something inside but trying to see who else had similar symptoms from over doing it and am I just panicking a bit.
denise79473 Susie_T
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My gp is great I've been twice since I was discharged (at her request) to make sure everything is ok.
Your wee body has been through great ordeal, and it will take time to heal. If your anything like me I was constantly on the go and find it very difficult to accept help or to sit back and relax all day.
Susie_T denise79473
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My mum has helped a lot but I don't like asking her.. Am too independent... And too stubborn lol
Will give docs a call tomorrow... See if I can get in. Sitting at table with feet up on chair today doing work from home.
Did your gp give you any tablets or just a telling off
denise79473 Susie_T
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she prescribed some ibuprofen to ease swelling these have helped. Frustration is the worst, but it does get better, I've also started HRT which will take time to work, I just need to be a little more patient.
Good support pants, elasticated trousers, nice cake of chocolate and good luck.
You'll get there, and hopefully the swelling will go down quickly
Xxxxx
Shazlee1210 Susie_T
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Susie_T Shazlee1210
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Don't worry I consider myself well and truly told off. Just bit worried now.
Did you got to doctors or have to have any surgery or get given any anti inflammatories?
Did you have the lump along or at the end of your incision?