post-laparotmy pain

I am two weeks post-laparotomy and am still feeling alot of sharp pain on my lower leftpelvic area.I had a large ovarian cyst and the left ovary removed.The incision seems to have healed well but it feels like an internal rip and I have alot of diarhea (diarrhea)-like lower back cramp. Is this normal healing?Thank you for your advice and time.

[Annekathryn Goodman, M.D.]

Hi there, please see my last two postings. Yes it is normal. take it easy. No heavy lifting or you will sprain your abdominal muscles and then it will take a far longer time to heal.
best wishes