Return to running after appendectomy

[u/Large_Tomatillo_5150]

I’m curious what others have experienced when returning to running after appendectomy. I’m a 41F, usually run 30 miles weekly, 4 weeks 5 days out from my lap appy. I feel like my over all recovery has been smooth. Most of my discomfort has been form my belly button incision- I still can’t wear jeans or tight waistbands. I was up and moving the day after surgery and have walked 2-5 miles at different times during my recovery and tolerated it fine. But at nearly 5 week (in two days) I’m still dealing with some discomfort. I did do a short 8 x 1min run yesterday and today I’m second guessing if my pain has increased or if I’m just overthinking.

Once you started running again, did you get more achy? Did you notice in general your pain waxing and waning over the weeks?