Post-Surgery Abdominal Tenderness - Is It Normal?

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Bittykitty316
Oct 26, 2024 11:17 pm

Hi, I have a question. I had surgery 6 weeks ago and there was a complication, and I needed to have an ileostomy. I will be getting a reversal once I am healed. My question is: my abdomen gets tender; is this normal? I don't have a blockage; the tenderness comes and goes. Has anyone experienced this?

w30bob
Oct 27, 2024 12:11 am

Hi BK,

  At 6 weeks things are still settling into their new positions and "tenderness" can mean a lot of things to different folks.  If we're talking minor discomfort I'd say give it a little more time.  If we're talking pain that grabs your attention and makes you say WTF.......you might want to give your surgeon and Gastro a call to see if they'd like to take a scan.  Sorry I can't be more precise.

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warrior
Oct 27, 2024 1:53 am

6 weeks old. Wow.

Well, firstly, welcome to the Tender Belly group. 😁 It's good to have you here and somewhat close location-wise.

I agree with w30bob above. Need to understand "tenderness."

Did you have robotic surgery or open surgery?

The more details, the better help we can provide.

Ttyl

rlevineia
Oct 27, 2024 3:49 pm

All bowel surgeries cause adhesions (scarred tissue) plus weak muscles. A good PT who specializes in abdominal core can help you.