You do not indicate what type of surgery (and for what reason) you have recently undergone, or when you had this surgery, which makes it difficult for me offer any suggestions.

In general, however, it takes at least 6 to 8 weeks after abdominal surgery for the soreness in the area of the incision to subside. Even at 8 weeks after surgery, however, only about 70 to 75% of healing has occurred, and additional healing may continue for up to a year after surgery. Strenuous physical activities in the early weeks and months following abdominal surgery is, therefore, quite common.

Your surgeon has, hopefully, ruled-out a hernia, or infection, in the area of your surgical scar. If so, then ibuprofen and either (or both) hot pads or ice packs to the area of the incision may be helpful. Also, you may need to slow down your basketball-related activities to allow for further healing of your incision.

Please note that only your own physician or surgeon can give you specific advice about your condition, as I am, obviously, unable to personally examine you.

Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS

http://doctorwascher.com

hello

Speaking of which, I've been lifting heavy and a few weeks ago started hurting down at my testicle area. They swelled a bit but no lumps visible. I layed off the gym for 5 days and the swelling went away but there was a little sagging. I went to the hospital and they checked for hernia and said they could find nothing with the ultrasound and told me to see a urologist. I've held off due to lack of funds but the testicles get sore at times but now i feel pressure under my belly button. Whats my next step and what could this be?