Had surgery yesterday.. what should i expect this week?

[mammasita8 0]

I've been experiencing weird aches and pains, and started dry heaving tonight. The pain under my ribs reminds me of a gallbladdder attack and hurts all the way through to my back. Is this normal? I'm assuming it is, but how did other people's recovery go? I guess I'm looking for some reassurance that nothing is wrong.

[Astrasmom 1]

I've been experiencing weird aches and pains, and started dry heaving tonight. The pain under my ribs reminds me of a gallbladdder attack and hurts all the way through to my back. Is this normal? I'm assuming it is, but how did other people's recovery go? I guess I'm looking for some reassurance that nothing is wrong.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Everything you are feeling is normal. Take your pain meds if your doctor gave them to you. Try and heating pad and if you have a recliner they work also. Make sure you walk a bit now and then to keep the gas flowing. IF the gas is bad get some Gas-X strips.

It took me about a week to be pain free and about 2 weeks to be totally back to normal. Get your rest and follow what your doctor told you. You should be on Clear liquids?

There is nothing wrong with you. Give yourself time to heal. Try some sugar free ice pops for the swelling.

[mammasita8 0]

Thanks for the reassurance. Now it's day 4 after my surgery and I am feeling significantly better. I woke up yesterday excited that I could take a shower and have a Protein Shake again. I'm having a hard time finishing my shakes, though. The gas pain has mostly gone, but I have this constant feeling like I need to burp. :thumbup:

[Astrasmom 1]

Thanks for the reassurance. Now it's day 4 after my surgery and I am feeling significantly better. I woke up yesterday excited that I could take a shower and have a Protein shake again. I'm having a hard time finishing my shakes, though. The gas pain has mostly gone, but I have this constant feeling like I need to burp.

That's normal too. Just BURP, of course when no one is around..lol I burp all of the time. As for your shake, just sip in slow. As well as your Fluid. Sip slow.

[Tweety39 0]

Yes take it slow, I'm 5 days out and I had taken in too much (liquids) at a time and the pain was so bad in my cheat. wow you are drinking shakes already, I have to till Wednesday till my post op appt, with the Dr.