FUT surgery recovery time: Is pain and numbness normal 14 days after procedure?

Two weeks ago had FUT with 1508 grafts. Unfortunately, I live 300 miles from where I had the surgery and follow up is difficult. I removed the stitches on the 10th day but the scar is still very tender and the surrounding hair/skin is painful. The pain is similar to the feeling you would have after wearing a beanie or a hat all day where the follicles hurt. This pain is occurring all over the back of my head. I have contacted the doctor and was told pain will get better. Is this normal?