Wk 5-lot of pain after only 'out' for 4 hours

I haven't returned physically to work but am working on laptop from home. I am on several boards, etc and attended a session in which I am a co-chair last night that lasted 4 hours. It consisted of sitting and standing/walking. By the end of the evening...4th hour...I was hurting pretty good but able to still walk. Today (the day after), I have taken it easy and laid back in a recliner but have a lot of pain. Is this still normal for this amt of time 'out' and being in the 5th week. (I have the 5 inch incision w/internal stitches and used to have staples).
I appreicate any input and am frustrated that I'm not able to even be somewhat active for 3-4 hours...

Hello Deij.....when I was about 5 weeks out I would get so frustrated I would just go to the bathroom and cry. I would try to do activities and just be so achey and tired I couldn't get anything done. I wasn't having pain...but I would just ache ALL over. I would have to take Advil and go to bed for a few hours. And then the day after...I would continue to ache just not as bad. It seemed like I had to take 2 days to recoop. I am 3 months out now and doing great....but some heavy days...I still have to take Advil and go lay down. I too have that "adorable" 5 inch incision. This surgery takes a lot out of you. YES, we do get better!!! Good luck to you!!! Sending you a "Hug"!!!

I was only able to be out for two hours at a time then (not counting car rides). One of my incisions had not closed up properly at that point. I don't think it's that uncommon. Don't push yourself beyond what your body can do right now. Take care of yourself and rest when you need to. It will get better!

Edited to add: things got a lot better after my incision closed up and I was then able to resume a normal activity level.

I know exactly how you are feeling. I went to work at my "desk" job at 6 weeks and came home in agony after only 4 hours. I did not take any pain medication since the second day of surgery, but I needed something after my first day back at work. Listen to your body, rest and take care of yourself.

Hi Deij~
I'm also five weeks out. I haven't returned to work either. I'm battling fatigue and pain in my incision. It's not constant...I call them zingers! I'm sorry you are still feeling bad.

I put my jeans on yesterday and it felt great for about an hour. My incision started to burn to the point I had to take motrin and get the stretch pants back on...*sigh*

I hope you feel better very soon. Although I'm sad to see another sister battling five weeks out it's encouraging somewhat for me to know it's not just me.

Hugs to you =o)

I appreciate everyone's replies...I couldn't find my way back to my own post until now. Duh!

My dr told me 4-6 weeks but I finally found on this site that a TAH is about 6-8 wks recovery...that made me feel better since my 6 wk anniv is this Wednesday. Today I felt great...amazing from even last week and I finally slept in my own bed last night.

Best wishes to those of you on the same calendar as me and thx for all info/advice from everyone!