Is it normal to have wound pain a month after laparoscopy?

Hi everyone! I’m new here. Great to see such an active and supportive community. I had laparoscopy surgery over a month ago, (end of February). My wounds were healing but had ongoing nerve pain. Until this day I still feel pain around the wounds (left and right) mostly stinging and pulling. I was wondering if this is normal and if anyone has experienced it as well. How long did it take for your wounds to heal?

[Karinyaa]

Hi! I believe this is normal. It took me about 3-4 weeks to recover enough to be able to lift a washing basket. I was very tender for the first 2 weeks. After the 5 week mark I was fine and healed well.

I will suggest to go in with an open mind about healing time. Take the time you need, soon you'll feel better. Take care!

[Hidden in reply to Karinyaa]

Hi Karinyaa thanks for your reassurance. I am 7 weeks post op and am really worried that my wounds are still burning/stabbing. I really don’t understand. It was getting better now it’s worse. I think I need to be a bit more patient, as I have been walking a lot and trying to get back on my feet. Maybe too soon?

[Hidden]

I had a sore wound after my second laparoscopy; it was red and very painful. I had to take prescription painkillers . I saw a nurse practitioner about a week ago and was prescribed antibiotics; it turned out two stitches hadn’t dissolved and were underneath my scab which caused a ragging infection. If in any doubt get a nurse to look at the wound. Better safe than sorry xoxo

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi Jess! Thanks. I did have an infection but that was cleared in February. I am just having burning/constant aching pain at both incisions 7weeks post op. Since you’ve had two laps, does this seem normal to you? I’m checking with my doctor tomorrow.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I would honestly get it looked at by a medic: when I was that far post lap I had no pain at all from any incisions: the only pain I had was from my wound infection which happened very soon post surgery. Sorry you went through that too not nice after surgery.Good luck with it xoxo

[HTee]

It took me ages to recover after lap, way longer than everyone said. I still had soreness next to my belly for months after (I think they tore a nerve or muscle). Be kind to yourself and make sure you rest until better xxx

[Hidden in reply to HTee]

Hi! Yes, I feel like it is taking ages. But thank you for your words. I have soreness on the right side of my abdomin, my doctor said the same- it is probably the muscle. Yes I’ve probably been walking too much. I will rest until the pain is completely gone. Thanks for your response, it helps.