Post op pain

Back in Aug 2017 I had full hysterectomy, removal of large colon (ileostomy) & debulking recovery has been slow but at last Scan no cancer so under 3 mth monitoring program but still getting abdominal pain. Has anyone else had similar operation & how long before pain stopped?

[Lily-Anne]

I had about a year of discomfort after major surgery but found walking helped a little. It takes the organs a while to settle down

If you are worried you should ask to be seen by your team

LA xx

[Neona57]

I think I had all sorts of weird pains and discomforts for many months. No harm in getting it checked out though.

[Corribrae]

If am 16months post op. I get occasion pain on my right upper quadrant. My oncologist said it’s just adhesions

[Katsmum]

I had some pain for many months after debulking but not severe just a bit uncomfortable. It does take a long time to properly settle down as scar tissue forms. Hope you feel more comfortable soon xx

[naomi88]

Hi Scotty, stopping the pains depends on what you are doing to help the body to recover and heal faster. You can see a Naturopath that specializes in aiding the body with nutrition, mineral and herbs to heal or perhaps a nutritionist that will use certain foods to achieve the same thing. Worth the try. I am taking Slippery Elm to heal the gut before meal 1/2 tsp in 1/2 cup water. Takes the pains also as it aids healing. Since you had part of the gut removed I think this will work for you very well healing at the cut so lowering some pains.

[Lizchips]

It's been almost 4 yrs since my last debulking surgery I still get pain but I think a lot is from constipation issues. Walking does help me.

[Lizchips]

I forgot a yr and 1/2 ago I had to have 5 Herneas repaired. Was caused from two major abdominal surgeries. That did cause pain.