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Day 1 post op

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Lap2Fab

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Well after yesterday being a walk in the park, I was surprised at the pain I'm in today. I didn't leave the hospital until 8:45 last night because I couldn't drink all the fluid as quickly as they would have wanted. I woke up at 2:00 am and the pain was bad. I took my meds and tried to go back to sleep, without any luck. My nurse said to be ahead of the pain, but it's wearing off faster than the 4 hours on the label.

 

I'm sipping my protein shakes and a little nervous to drink too quickly. It took me nearly an hour to get one down. I'm trying again, trying to get up and walk around the house, but I'm in real pain and want to lay down.

 

Does everyone have a hard time getting out of bed the first few days? I need help getting out of bed and also finding a position that is comfortable for me. Luckily my two young sons are helping me today since my husband had to go back to work. They have been like my little nurses!

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Rolling out of bed is a challenge! Use pillows to prop yourself, and lay on the side of the bed that makes it easiest to roll over and put on leg on the floor. You aren't hurting anything; its just the pain of muscles moving that have been hammered at quite a bit~!

Would resting in a chair be better? Think about that as an option for a few days?

It will get better and better........ Take care!

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I agree with Sandra . . . I slept in a recliner for a couple of nights. And yes, every day will get better. ** Hugs **

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A pillow will work Sandradee is right about that..try walking as much as you can..Dont worry you will be back to norm in no time and off on your new journey.Best of luck..keep us posted!!

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