Woke up in first recovery room experiencing gnawing pain located one inch from the umbilical lap site. 35 days post op and pain is 24/7. Surgeon believes after cutting many layers I am experiencing internal suture pain. He has given me no sense of a time line for relief and he has given me no treatment for pain options. I am wearing an abdominal binder. The binder helps. The pain is excruciating and debilitating. Standing straight is impossible, twisting or any attempt at physical exertion is impossible. Anyone else experiencing this left side umbilical area pain? Any sense of time for healing. This "piece of cake operation" is not what I was expecting. I am relieved with my digestion. I was a vegan for three yrs prior to surgery. I have no issues with healthy diet and no adjusting to dairy free and fatty food free diet.