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still sore 5 weeks later?

Jenny952Jenny952 member
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I'm 5 weeks pp and still having pain around my incision and lower belly.  I have my 6 week check up next week and plan on asking my doctor, but I'm wondering if I should call now?  It's not constant pain but when I'm standing or walking around a lot.  Is this normal?
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Re: still sore 5 weeks later?

  • pitterpatter129pitterpatter129 member
    I wasn't really completely pain free until about 8 weeks pp, and even then, it still hurt sometimes. 
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  • magdalina.hmagdalina.h member
    I still get sore if I do too much.
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  • gajumpergajumper member
    I am 5 weeks out and still have pain sometimes, especially where they either started or finished the cut, right at the ends.
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  • pepomntpatpepomntpat member
    Yes, it is normal. You were cut open! It will take several months to be 100% pain free.
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  • mommy2lincolnmommy2lincoln
    Yes - normal.  Its major abdominal surgery and takes a while to heal + you're caring after a newborn.  I remember a few wks in I was feeling pretty good then all of a sudden it was like the skin hurt.  I guess just different stages of healing.  And if I overdid it - walked too far - busy that day then for sure I'd be popping some pain reliever and be more achey.  Listen to your body!  I remember my doctor saying don't pop the pills (also for breastfeeding you need to be careful) - but don't be a hero either!!  GL!!
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  • zeptattoozeptattoo member
    I think the last time I felt sore (as in discomfort, not serious pain) was about 8 months pp.  At your point, I'd say what you are feeling is normal.
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  • jdubhjdubh member

    imagemommy2lincoln:
    Yes - normal.  Its major abdominal surgery and takes a while to heal + you're caring after a newborn.  I remember a few wks in I was feeling pretty good then all of a sudden it was like the skin hurt.  I guess just different stages of healing.  And if I overdid it - walked too far - busy that day then for sure I'd be popping some pain reliever and be more achey.  Listen to your body!  I remember my doctor saying don't pop the pills (also for breastfeeding you need to be careful) - but don't be a hero either!!  GL!!

     

    Yes EXACTLY! You just had MAJOR ABDOMINAL SURGERY, take it easy. I tried rearranging my living room at 5 weeks PP and was so sore that I couldn't move the next day! REST, life will be crazy the next few months.

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