“How long does pain last after colon surgery?”
I am a 56 year old male. I want to know how long does pain last after colon surgery?
4 Answers
A couple of weeks.
It depends on how long the surgery took and if you are obese. The body normally takes 6-12 weeks to recover from the inflammatory surge of surgery.
It depends on the actual surgery that you had. If you are concerned that your pain is lasting too long, reach out to your surgeon to address your concerns and evaluate your pain.
I prescribe enough pain medication for 5 days. Discomfort may last 2-4 weeks. It also depends if you have your procedure with a long incision or several small ones.
