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What Is The Pain When I Bend After A Laporotomy?

I had a laporotomy 3 weeks ago. I was cut horizontally just above the bikini line. I have been doing well but when i bend I get a pressure/pain sensation on the left side. Is this just part of the healing process...incision is healing and there is no sign of infection.
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing to HCM.
I understand your concern. Since you have undergone laprotomy, it takes some time for wound to heal internally, although externally it appears alright.
It may take anytime from 15 days to 1 month for complete healing to take place. Hence, during this time, when you want to bend, you need to give abdominal support and do the activity slowly.
Until 3 months avoid lifting of heavy weights and take care of activities that would not increase abdominal pressure.
Pain is not the only symptom of infection. For infection to present, you should have redness and swelling along with pain.
Hope the information provided would be useful.
Wish you good health.
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What Is The Pain When I Bend After A Laporotomy?

Hi, Thanks for writing to HCM. I understand your concern. Since you have undergone laprotomy, it takes some time for wound to heal internally, although externally it appears alright. It may take anytime from 15 days to 1 month for complete healing to take place. Hence, during this time, when you want to bend, you need to give abdominal support and do the activity slowly. Until 3 months avoid lifting of heavy weights and take care of activities that would not increase abdominal pressure. Pain is not the only symptom of infection. For infection to present, you should have redness and swelling along with pain. Hope the information provided would be useful. Wish you good health.