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hiya ladies. Katymac, I did still have some pain after 4 weeks. It has eased a lot. I found that I moved around more easily after about 6 or 7 weeks but still felt pain from being jolted I going over bumps in car
.for several weeks after op i had been struggling to get into my high sided bath and used a stool but one day I just got in and suddenly realised I'd done it with no pain or awkwardness.
You have had a rough time and don't forget we have had major surgery. So it is still early days for you. It's even still early days for me but I have noticed improvement with physical symptoms related to the op.
I still had that tightening feeling inside and hard bloated tummy but it also started to improve a couple of weeks ago
Your scars sound exactly the same as mine. I have been putting bio oil on mine which I think has stopped the big one getting tight. The belly button one is tricky specially if you've got an inny!! I couldn't even see my scar. I had to make sure I thoroly dabbed it dry after wash or it did get sore.
It's completely understandable to feel miserable when you don't feel well. I too have lost weight and appetite but I think not eating regularly actually didn't help my recovery and I've noticed an improvement in energy since forcing myself to eat 3 times a day. A nurse once told me that when you lose your appetite you need to kick start it. So pick something you love to eat and treat yourself!!!
I hope you will see an improvement as I did in The next 2 to 4 weeks and beyond.
Look after yourself