darlinchris73

I had sleeve surgery on the 11th. The shoulder pain seems to be lingering from the gas. The last couple of days it has been almost unbearable. I started back to work and I am hurting so bad. I use a heating pad and gas-x regularly. The pain medication does not help. I have walked plenty as well. It still hurts when I take deep breaths or more suddenly. Need some knew ideas to get rid of this. I can't take much more. I know people's bodies react differently to surgery but shouldn't this be gone by now.

I called the office this morning. They said it could last 3-4weeks. To not worry. I used salonpas patches last night and did some stretching excercises for my arm and rotator cuff. It seemed to relieve the pain for a few hours so I could sleep. Stayed home from work today. I don't want to over do it. Luckily I have been at my job for 17 years and have more than enough sick hours. Thanks for the encouragement. I need it.

Hi. I had sleeve surgery Aug 11. I came home the 12th around 8pm. I have had alot of pain and still on pain meds. I have been briefly walking around the house and making sure I get plenty of rest. Of course, I am still on the liguid diet with protein shakes. I can't seem to get enough water down though. I am feeling fatigued. I normally heal faster than this. I am scheduled for a post-op appointment on the 19th and go back to work on the 20th. I don't want to push myself but I am getting frustrated because of the slow progress. I am a single mother of two teens. They have been a great help. But I am feeling overwhelmed because I don't have enough energy to even drink. Any tips for getting enough water. My doctor wants me to drink two quarts a day plus the other liquds.Feeling fatigued and grumpy. Lol

Thanks so much for the responses. I started back to work today and it was a challenge for sure. I think I got a little dehydrated so I left early and came home to lay down. I know it will get easier but this phase pretty much sucks.

Yeah. That's my next option. Thank you.