ALIF Stomach Incision Pain 5 months post-op.

Hi there, I'm 5 months post-op I still get a 4 out of 5 pain level in my front abdomen, not quite where my incision was. It is so hard some days to use my arm to do anything, including working on my laptop without aggravating this area. It had been better, but for a week is pretty consistent even though I am babying it as much as possible. Has anyone experienced this so long after surgery? Any tips? I had asked the surgeon months ago and he told me it just takes time. I am sure my hubby would love for me to be able to do more housework at this point lol. It's like I have to pick and choose, will I go the store and push the cart or do my hair and a couple chores or just get through the work day... so annoying at this stage, back is grand though, like all that never happened! Any insight is appreciated. During PT I can't even work my abs out much and I desperately want to get back to working my whole body out. THANK YOU!