Returning to work after laparoscopy

I had my second laparoscopy just over 3 weeks ago. I extended my sick note from 2 weeks to a further 2 weeks as I was still struggling and my job is very active. I spoke to my manager today and informed her that as I’m now independent but I’m experiencing pain at the one of the excisions when learning/ stretching I can return to work but limit those movements. She wasn’t very supportive and instead told me it’s unusual for a laparoscopy to have this pain (what?) I was left somewhat confused, to which I rang Gynae and they confirmed the pain is in fact normal. Has anyone else experienced this pain? My sutures are also still visible with the ends sticking outwards.