Diep pain.

Hi @mic80 I am 9 months on from op. Alot was taken for my double diep and I didnt have a generous supply of spare fat. Being on the thinner side the belly tightness was extreme for weeks I think it was close to 5 weeks before I felt able to consistently stand straight, and yes, killer on my back, That us definitely longer than the literature describes. I walked around with a cushion ( rolled towel)  pressed on it while in hospital and a few weeks after. Compression gear was my saviour for the belly and back. I am in Melbourne. Basic compression wear/ spanx style garments looking  like granny undies  or shorts are easy to find in Kmart and Big W type stores. I only stopped wearing them after 6 months and sometimes feel better with them on still now for occasional long days on my feet. The scarring within the belly feels like a stiff brick being stretched up and down , to be colourful . That said,  I started playing tennis again with compression gear on after 7 weeks and the wierdness and discomfort does not stop me doing anything.  A recent appointment with plastics team was unhelpful, said nothing but massage ( they said no physio)can be  done, like massaging the scar lines should be done. (  as an aside  - silicone gel tape was excellent for ropy scars if worn for several months). Good luck to you.  Every operation is different.  Look after your back.  cheers