Is pain normal 6 weeks post op?

Oh yes!!  This is all normal.  You will be sore for a few more weeks.  It does improve each week but really takes some time.  I could not sneeze or cough without pain for 4 months.  There is nothing wrong it's just all part of the recovery.  

You will find that you are able to do more and more each week.  Listen to your body and if something hurts stop and modify the move.  Baby steps:)

You will be ready for the kids at 8 weeks.  Yes it will still hurt but you will be able to care for them. 

Can definitely relate. Am also 6 weeks post op today, and some things still hurt, like laughing, coughing and sneezing...it feels tight and then gradually loosens..if that makes any sense. Just did my first workout today....30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of weights...felt good! A bit of swelling, so I am wearing my binder today, but still trying to ween off, so I am wearing it in the house, but not when I am out.

How about you lovemykiddos? I have a little one and 2 medium sized ones. Felt SO great to pick my little one up this morning...hadn't done so in 6 weeks...

I am 6 wks po today. I have pain when turning at night, wake very stiff in my flank muscles (lipo caused this??) but am fine to laugh and sneeze...haven't had to cough since week 1.
I am missing the old me!! Today...pain in my lower quadrent to left of navel when I walk to fast.

I'm almost 5 weeks and I'm right there with ya girl. :)

hang tough

I'm in my 8th week and still have plenty of issues. Soreness overall most days and very stiff & sore on sides & back first thing in the morning. We are all different. I marvel at those who seem almost back to normal in just a few weeks. I have a wound issue too though so perhaps that is causing some of this too.

I am 8 weeks today and wake up every morning with back aches and some stomach pains. I am 43 and had a full TT with muscle repair. I only wear my compression garment when exercising or doing a lot of work around the house. It helps ease the pain and pressure I get just above my navel. Otherwise I wear my compression under shirts which help hold my stomach in and also reminds me to suck it in.

I still had pain at 6 weeks. Even now at 3 months, I have twinges...hang in there!

im 9 weeks post fluer de lis and although im back at work im still really sore although each week is getting easier, my abdomen tends to swell by the evening especially if im working and still feels tight when i walking, scar tenederness is another issue with me really tender::((((((

Hi there I am two weeks post op and am so glad to hear this is common. Sneezing and coughing is a real pain, everyone in the house knows to get away if this happens. I found it helpful to use a pillow and splint myself if this happened.If no pillow was available I just use my hands and arms across my abdomen. Takes a little bit of the pressure off the abdomen. So happy I found this website!