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:confused:Hello so today is day 5 out of surgery and I'm feeling very depressed. I have 2 small kids and being in pain and discomfort isn't allowing me to participate in anything with them. I know this pain/discomfort is only temporary but about how long did everyone else feel down and out...

before surgery I read so many good stories about people recovering so quickly and with my 2 c-sections I was fine within a matter of days...this port site is very painful and uncomfortable.. All I want to do is lay in bed....I need some words of encouragment please help...

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:confused:Hello so today is day 5 out of surgery and I'm feeling very depressed. I have 2 small kids and being in pain and discomfort isn't allowing me to participate in anything with them. I know this pain/discomfort is only temporary but about how long did everyone else feel down and out...

before surgery I read so many good stories about people recovering so quickly and with my 2 c-sections I was fine within a matter of days...this port site is very painful and uncomfortable.. All I want to do is lay in bed....I need some words of encouragment please help...

This is normal and you will feel a little better each day. It was at least a week before I felt almost normal. I too read all the stories about "I went back to work 2 days later", well guess what? There is NO WAY I could've gone back in 2 days!!! I think that people are just different. I didn't bounce back from this easily, but I had two kids and was in labor for a day and a half with each of them, no problem. You will a little better each day. I promise.:smile:

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It's true, you do get better each day. I went back to work after a week but, to be honest, I felt weak and tired for a couple of months.

Lean on your friends & family for support and help with the kids. Of course come here too!

Hope you feel better quick!

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I can't believe how much we have in common! I have a 4 year old son and a 2 year old daughter. I had c-sections with both and have been banded 16 days. I did have pain at the port sight for about 2 weeks. When you feel down you have to think that while you might not be 100% for the kiddos now, the choice you made in having this surgery is going to give those babies the best mommy they can have! Email me anytime or if you want my number send an email and I can give you that. Take care and hang in there!!

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I can't believe how much we have in common! I have a 4 year old son and a 2 year old daughter. I had c-sections with both and have been banded 16 days. I did have pain at the port sight for about 2 weeks. When you feel down you have to think that while you might not be 100% for the kiddos now, the choice you made in having this surgery is going to give those babies the best mommy they can have! Email me anytime or if you want my number send an email and I can give you that. Take care and hang in there!!

wow we do have a lot in common . today was a way better today infact yesterday after I got off the computer I started to feel better . My email is ambermgrijalva@yahoo.com you should e-mail me I didnt see any contact ifo for you but hey I'm a new user....lol

thanks everyone for the support :angry:

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