Andrew Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Hey everybody, I am almost 3-weeks after my surgery. I have a good size area of numbness no where near any of my incisions. The area is beside my belly button and probably as big around as a coffee can. Has anybody else experienced this. I was wondering if it is going to go away. Thanks in advance. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 Hi Andrew, no I didn't experience anything like that...but there is always numbness around incisions after surgery. You may want to keep an eye on it and talk to your surgeon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanp Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 This is just from my own experience but with any type of abdominal surgery you will most likely have that "numb" feeling. My doctor here said it could last up to 6 months post op. Even though its just a small incision it still is cutting on your tummy. I thought it was really weird to lay my hand on my stomach and not feel it there after an abdominal surgery. Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vix Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 I have absolutely no numbness anywhere on my tummy....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cckcsharp Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 I didn't have numbness from the band surgery, but I had two C-sections. The numbness is my lower belly is still there and my baby is 5 yrs old now. It's not severe numbness, it just feels like I don't have strong sensation in that area. Like if you poke me with a needle, you would have to poke a little harder for me to feel it on my lower belly. And it was way numb after surgery, so it has improved. So, I think what you are feeling may be normal, but if you are concerned, put in a phone call to the Doc, just to double check on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CaraMBA09 Posted September 21, 2008 Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 Hey everybody, I am almost 3-weeks after my surgery. I have a good size area of numbness no where near any of my incisions. The area is beside my belly button and probably as big around as a coffee can. Has anybody else experienced this. I was wondering if it is going to go away. Thanks in advance. Andrew I have it as well Andrew. My aunt is a nurse and she said this is normal. Call OCC if you are overly concerned though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted September 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2008 I have it as well Andrew. My aunt is a nurse and she said this is normal. Call OCC if you are overly concerned though! Cool Thanks, I have a 6 week folow up. I will mention it then. I just hate to call and be a nervous Nellie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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