I have large amount of swelling lower abdo above suture line quite hard almost feels like im pregnant when i go to sit down. Also laughing, OMG major muscle pain, does anyone think I could pull them apart by laughing etc. I had no choice to go back to work 3 weeks post, I am a nurse and on my feet 12 hrs a day. Because I havn't told anyone I have said I have a bad back so can do no lifting etc. Just would like to know if i'm normal or anyone else at my stage?? also the compression garment is driving me crazy but actually feel better if I wear it, more together.