Belle Plaine, MN
A 30-year-old female asked:
Had gallbladder surgery 3 months ago. had sex first time since and all my abdominal muscles are very sore now, especially under ribs and both sides around belly button. does this sound normal since not using those muscles in quite a while?
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Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
If you had 'open' surgery, where there is a cut or incision, it takes few months for the muscles to heal. suggest you have sex in a manner where you do not have to strain your abdominal muscles much. Also use a heating pad to the area as needed. You should be fine soon.
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Answered Mar 03, 2022
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