Why do I have pain and swelling along the incisions of abdominal surgery?
Patient: 12 weeks ago had emergency ab. surgery for adhesions, which was successful.  was gently exercising (stretching)and now have pain and, I believe, some swelling along incision, with some focal soreness.  No obvious hernia, butwondering what is realistic time frame for my pre-surg. flat, toned stomach to return.  still looks like I'm a bigpregnant.  Will this take a year for internal swelling to go down?  I am only 108 lbs!  never mind.am not paying for answer as ex-H is internist.  Thanks anyway. Doctor: Hi. Pain and swelling at incision site after exercising can be due to hernia. It may be easily noticeable in the beginning.IF you have no attendant complications , it may take 3 to 6 months to return the shape.There should not be any intestinal swelling as it will cause you pain/ vomiting/ constipation .Go for high resolution sonography and a X-ray of abdomen in a standing position.