Hello and thanks for posting,

I am sorry to hear that you are having a difficult time right now. You explained about some stabbing pains and discomfort after your surgery. As nurses, we can make some general comments about this, but we would suggest that you talk it over with your GP, or your hospital team. They are best placed to give you specific feedback on this.

Stabbing pains are usually due to some nerve endings being irritated. Sometimes this can happen after exertion, or soft tissue swelling. Your liver will be regrowing and will be taking up more room again in the abdominal area. I am not sure if you were given exercises to do after surgery. It might be useful to ask your GP about physiotherapy advice as to regards about building up your core abdominal muscles so they are stronger. Scar tissue starts to form and can be more fibrous and less elastic, so it is important to do some safe gentle stretching, under professional guidance.

I hope that this improves for you soon,

Best wishes,

Vanda