Hi I am 4 weeks after a abdominal hysterectomy (still got ovaries). I thought I had been recovering well with no pain and no complications until now. I have started to experience stabbing(stinging) pains around my incision and my stomach swells by the end of the day. I am not lifting but walking around a lot. Could it be that??
Thanks
Oh wow I will be 4 weeks Friday I've got the same thing sounds like you have!! I've got pelvic pain and stinging and so swelled by the end of day just pure hurt! I had surgery June 10th they removed 8 lbs if uterine fibroids took all but overies 4+ hour surgery but having the same issues you are having!
I had extra appointment today due to same issues my gyn said major surgery lots of stitches inside I did lots of work inside she said it's all normal will take time but wow seems to just take lots of patience from somewhere !!
Stinging is the nerves healing dr told me also! Good luck
I am no doctor but I remember being a bit impatient about getting back my flat stomach and honestly it took some time after I had the 17 tumors removed. I had a bikini cut and it was swollen for a bit. I think it was about 8 weeks before it was a lot flatter. I was told walking around was a good thing for the healing. I remember having pains on and off as well. I wish you the best.
Hi Tracy,
What you experience is normal. I had the same surgery 4 months ago. It will take sometime before you fully recover. I still have pain around pelvic area after exercise. I checked with my doctor and he mentioned that recovery differ from one person to another. For me, it takes longer to recover.
Take care
Thanks Sue that has put my mind at rest. I still think 4 weeks on my scar is going to open up. Crackers I know.
Tracey
4 weeks is very early days. The swelly belly will be around for a lot longer - esp after over doing it or even just a long day.....7 months post op and it is still a daily occurance (esp toward end if day). As another lady said, everyone's recovery is diff...give yourself best recovery you can to help prevent later probs. So rest, rest and more rest, even when it drives you crackers. Best wishes
I'm 10 weeks post op and I still having swelling, my belly is still sore if I do to much, I've just gone back to work part time I did half day Monday full day Tuesday when I got home Tuesday my stomach was sore and swollen and very moody lol I'm off today and been sleeping a lot hope you feel better soon
You need to ask about a yeast infection . I had one and they didn't detect it and it prevented the interior stitches from healing.
Thanks its reassuring to read al these replies..I'm three weeks post abdominal hysterectomy..also have ovaries left in..things have been going really well but starting to worry about my swollen tight tummy..and its lead me to this forum..I'm walking about but can't go very fast as I'm still feeling quite uncomfortable.. and my skin hurts from the incision up for several inches? Is this normal? I'm finding its better if I don't wear underwear and only loose baggy pants..being very careful with my diet as I don't want yo struggle with constipation too!
Today is 4wks to the very day for me. I also had my gallbladder removed back in April. With this surgery 4 wks ago they took everything but my ovaries. Discovered I have endometriosis and something I've never heard of and I'm told is a result of scar tissue from my emergency C-Section back in 2010. Pelvic Adhesive Disease and they had to remove a lot!!!! I am still having constant pain in my lower abdomin and upper right quadrant my abdomin I have intermitten sharp pains and dull pain when I take a deep breath. Constapation and/or difficulty with #2 only going every 2 to 3 days. 
I want to feel better, not worse. I've been down and depressed as well. I sure hope it get's better soon.
Today is 4wks to the very day for me. I also had my gallbladder removed back in April. With this surgery 4 wks ago they took everything but my ovaries. Discovered I have endometriosis and something I've never heard of and I'm told is a result of scar tissue from my emergency C-Section back in 2010. Pelvic Adhesive Disease and they had to remove a lot!!!! I am still having constant pain in my lower abdomin and upper right quadrant my abdomin I have intermitten sharp pains and dull pain when I take a deep breath. Constapation and/or difficulty with #2 only going every 2 to 3 days. I want to feel better, not worse. I've been down and depressed as well. I sure hope it get's better soon.
Today is 4 wks to the day for me also. Some days I feel like I'm getting better, almost like I take 2 steps forward & 1 step back. I had my rt ovary taken bc of cysts & found out that I had a condition of the uterus called adenomyosis. I was always suffering 1.5 wks before my cycle started! I also have facet arthritis in my back which would always be worse during that time. I suffered from endo in the past (4 laproscopies). I'm still having the swelly belly & tightness. I can't remember what my belly looked like before! I'm still having to wear loose clothing. I went to the dr last week & I knew she was going to check my incisions, but knew there was no way she'd examine me. Boy was I wrong! She checked my stitches inside & I was sore for 3 days afterwards. I never experienced all the bleeding I was warned about, but I do have to wear something jic I spot. I started taking a stool softener about a week before surgery which really helped. Even not having to push very much can hurt! I understand how you're feeling. I have also been depressed. I feel like I've had period symptoms forever! I started cramping 2 weeks before surgery & can you believe my body had the nerve to start my period the morning of surgery?! How dare those evil parts! So uncomfortable symptoms before surgery, then recovering from the worst part of surgery & at the end of the month I started having symptoms again! It seems like for a week I have been cramping, having migraines, very sore breasts & back pain. Before surgery, I heard a million times that I would feel so much better. Well, I'm still waiting. After reading some other posts, it looks like I need to force my impatient self to be patient. I'm new to this forum & thought I would answer you bc you & are in the same boat. My surgery was 7/12. I sure hope everything starts getting better for you (
but I feel like).
Hi Tracey i'm having the same as you i am 4weeks today. It makes me feel better seeong its not just me. I also get a bit of pain lower down which comes and goes. Have been told because it was abdominal it will take between 6 to 8 weeks. Swelling can take a few months to go. Hope you start to feel better soon.
Hi Kerry, I am so glad to have found this site and your post. I had my hysterectomy 3 weeks ago , recovering well just swelley belly feeling full all the time and sore stingy pains. And just frustration ha ha , i am still off from my job still. I have my ovaries still as they said i am young ( 45) is that young ? . I am also interested to see if any one sufered from catamenial seizures and has had this op to help. I had fibroids aswell as heavy long bleeds. Touch wood no seizures up to now. Wish you well.
Hello
I had partial hysterectomy with abdominal surgery and recovered well too but I did notice the stabbing pains after a few weeks. All around the wound.
And the bloating I only really noticed when it suddenly disappeared after a few more weeks.
I thought I'd just out on weight from resting!
6 months later and It still stings a bit and my tummy is still very sensitive and a bit numb but I'm told that will eventually go away.
I think when you recover easily enough after the op these things come as a surprise. You'd forget that it's major surgery.
It's just a little reminder every though time i pull on some jeans.
Jx
Hiya Tracey I'm 14 months post op abdominal hysterectomy and still suffering after it still have stabbing sensations at my scar and the pain is horrendous everyday can't go a day without painkillers and the more I do my stomach swells like a balloon it's a never ending cycle wake up a size 6 go 2 bed a size 42 lol I've been back and forth at Dr's and hospital and keep getting told there's nothing they can do but they think I now have adhesions and severe nerve damage keep going back to your Dr until they can help you don't sit and suffer in silence really hope you feel better soon
Hi tracey i was four weeks post op on Saturday, I also have the painful stomach and very tender to touch. So glad I'm not alone (in a good way). I've been so ill this weekend, first contispated, then violently sick, which was total horendes, thought I would burst my stiches !!. They put me on anti sickness, but today I feel bloated, so tired and I have only had fruit this morning. I saw the doctor who noticed that stomach and abdoem is very tender. She doesn't feel I have an infection as no temparture, but will send me for a blood test to check. Hope you feel better soon. Has anyone else had sickness?
Hi I'm Amanda and new to this forum. I had an abdominal hystorectomy (ovaries kept) for very heavy constant bleeding and fibroids.
I thought I was doing ok. But 3 days ago I had to visit my husband after his surgery for kidney stent removal. I thought I'd wear my jeans they aren't tight but my abdomen is till swollen. About 15 mins after putting them on I vomited and my abdomen hurt. I've not been well since. My abdomen is uncomfortable and I'm being sick. I tried cleaning the bathroom today ( even though husband said not too) I became weak and again I was sick. Is this normal?..
Hi everyone! I’m 3 weeks post op on my third surgery! First one was exploratory and tubal ligation, second one was full hysterectomy, so yes ovaries out too, than third was to remove adhesions and re do the vaginsl cuff incision that did not heal properly due to a nasty infection.... I’m week 2 of recovery, and this surgery might be the hardest recovery so far. I’m having a very sore abdomen, stinging pains, sharp pains- but no fever or redness. My belly feel so big hot and swollen- and let’s not forget the hot flashes!!! Oh did I mention not sleeping! Ahhh
31 years young.... looking for advice and support. I know it’ll get better... the pain tonight is the worst I have had done the initial