I think it's more likely, given what you've described, to be a partial obstruction. Try plenty of fuids, perhaps only fluids, for a while. Hopefully it will resolve on its own. If you start vomiting or the pain gets extreme then you'd need medical attention. It wouldn't be crazy to call your surgeon's office with your concern.

I concur most likely a partial instruction. That's where it happens often. Definitely increase fluid intake and decrease solids until it releases and trust me you will notice the difference. If you can move around and stay active that is the best thing to do. We are prone to lay down when we aren't feeling good but it's probably one of the worst things to do in these circumstances. Gravity is your friend right now. Good luck. I also agree if you become extremely nauseous and start throwing up you might have a total obstruction that will require medical attention. Let's hope for the best.

It may be a good idea to call your surgeons office just to let them know what's going on. If it is a partial obstruction, you'll mainly be waiting and monitoring to make sure it passes and doesn't progress. If the pain really increases, you can get pain meds to help control it. And if it does progress, you'll want to be in touch with the surgeons office (not only for the meds, which they'd probably send you to the ER) to help monitor the situation. Don't ride out the pain without calling and checking with them. Obstructions often resolve but can have serious consequences if they don't.

I hope it has passed for you by now...

Thanks everyone. It is not an obstruction anymore as my output renewed itself last night. Whew! The area is still sore and aches but I'm leaning a little more now towards a pulled muscle. I don't have any bulges.
I appreciate everyone's replies. This group is great.

Ditto on that obstruction. That happened to me, and after a short while, the pain grew to include the left side as well.

Needless to say, I am very attuned to any pain in that area.

Great to hear you have relief Jaypea.