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I'm 2 weeks post op and am wondering if I should be doing anything besides walking. I walk 30 min a day and do some household chores, but not all that much as I am always exhausted. What were you doing @ this stage?

I used mine in the hospital and at home. Looking forward to one day not needing it, but for now I depend on it.

Has anyone else experienced lower back pain? I'm a few days from 3 weeks post op and have had some lower back pain all night. No temp...everything else seems okay. At my last appt they said I should be in the clear for infections or leaks, but I'm still pretty nervous!! Any idea when I can feel "okay"? I have heard differing opinions...3 weeks, 1 month, 90 days, & never. Ugh. Why is this causing so much mental stress. 😞

17 days post op and everything tastes like metal or cardboard 🤦🏻‍♀️

I am 7 days out Post Op and have pinching, stabbing lower left abdominal pain. It comes and goes and it isn't anywhere near the surgical site. Doc did a CT scan today and didn't see any signs of an abscess. Anyone else have experience with this?

17 days post op and the pain is horrible. Does anyone know when the stitches internally will dissolve? I felt like I was okay but then the past few days have been a nightmare.

Try sugar free popsicles...they seem to help me.

Sounds scary! So glad you're on the mend!! Thanks for posting the warning signs, I'm 17 days post op and am living in fear every day. This has been much harder than I had imagined.

They allow me 1/4 of a small banana at a time and no other fresh fruits. I've been too afraid to try them though.

At 10 days I was not allowed eggs. I could do broth, sugar free popsicles, yogurt, cottage cheese & apple sauce only.

I have the same horrible pain! I couldn't get up for 2 hours yesterday the pain was SO bad! I'm afraid to even move now.

Has anyone had experience with lower left abdominal pain? It comes and goes. It was bad after surgery then went away for about a week, then today it was back again. It feels like ripping or pulling and stinging. They did a CT scan a week ago and everything was fine. Today I was stuck and couldnt move the pain was so bad. After 2 oxycodone I was able to get up...it was a terrible 2 hours. I did message my doctor, but was wondering if anyone had any insight into this?

Trying to! Starting to get depressed, but hoping for the best! Thanks!

Thanks! I thought originally it was something bad, so I went in and he did a CT said no leaks or infections. I thought it was behind me. It's so odd & discouraging. I'm 16 days post-op.

2 weeks post op and suddenly I feel like my armpits always smell...anyone else go through this? What can I do? HELP!

Looking for some ideas for Soft Foods. Anyone have a favorite? This stage is 3 months so I need to start planning.

They gave me broth, popsicles, & a protein shake while I was still in the hospital. The first week I was running to the restroom also, but it has slowed down now. I'm 2 weeks Post-Op.

Thanks! It's a challenge for sure! Walking 30 min like a turtle then I have to sleep for a few hours!

Had mine on the 3rd, the first week was rough. I was back @ the hospital Monday because the doctor thought I had developed an abscess - thankfully the CT was clear. I seem to be on the mend, but still not overly optimistic. First week out I was depressed and felt like I made the biggest mistake of my life and instead of being on the road to better health I was in a nightmare. Tired of people saying this is the "easy" way...c'mon, this hasn't been easy @ all.

I needed help for about a week. I was in so much pain and could barely do much of anything. Hoping the worst of it is gone and I can just recover now.

Thank you! I hope that's all it is. It doesn't seem to be getting any better.

It's impossible to get comfortable and then I get hot and cold to the point of my teeth chattering... 🤦🏻‍♀️