Lemise21 0 Posted September 4, 2011 31 yr old female from Brooklyn, NYC!! I 2 days post-op and still in a lot of pain. I'm excited about what's to come but nervous at the same time. If anyone can share their experiences with me so that I know I'm not alone in this I'd really appreciate it. Is everyone in a lot of pain the first few days post-op? HELP lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mscaramel38 5 Posted September 4, 2011 I am almost two weeks post op and I did not have a lot of pain. I had great pain medication though. If you have any take it!!!! It helps a lot!! Then walk around so that the GAS don't build up!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screeden 21 Posted September 4, 2011 everyone is different and their pain tolerance is different too. i have a high threshold for pain, so i took my pain meds, otc ibuprofen for 2 days. the gas was the worst for me, took the Mylanta gas chewables for several days. did alot of walking around the house, used a heating pad on my shoulder for the pain. good luck to you, hope it gets better soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetcalichic 6 Posted September 4, 2011 I was in pain right after post op for about 4-5 days. I'm not big on drugs so I didn't really take the pain meds. GL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetcalichic 6 Posted September 4, 2011 I was in pain right after post op for about 4-5 days. I'm not big on drugs so I didn't really take the pain meds. GL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YngGram 73 Posted September 4, 2011 If you have meds, take them. Move around as much as possible, walk through the house, don't just sit or stay in bed. The gas can build up and it is killer. FOLLOW THE DOCS INSTRUCTIONS! Sip your Water slowly, it takes a long time at first to get them down but your body needs it to heal. Congrats and good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent69 0 Posted September 4, 2011 31 yr old female from Brooklyn, NYC!! I 2 days post-op and still in a lot of pain. I'm excited about what's to come but nervous at the same time. If anyone can share their experiences with me so that I know I'm not alone in this I'd really appreciate it. Is everyone in a lot of pain the first few days post-op? HELP lol Hello let me guess your walking around like a hunch back and any turn your doing is hurting! it does get better! I'm on day 4 post op and its getting better I didnt get any information on what to take for the pain and they say you cant have tablets... so I took disolverable panadol and just bared with it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemise21 0 Posted September 4, 2011 thanks everyone!!! Day-3 post op is a little better than day-2 (thank God). I've been taking the liquid tylenol w/ codeine but bcuz I know its a habit forming drug I really only take it when needed. I'm not big on pain meds either. Oh and the gas is the worst part. I went to the movies last night and was so embarrassed my stomach kept going off like a grenade!! Who knew LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAYMAC32 1 Posted September 4, 2011 I WAS BANDED SEPT. 2ND AND I AM STILL IN ALOT OF PAIN. I HAVE TO sleep IN MY RECLINER IN ORDER TO BE COMFORTABLE. SO YOU ARE NOT ALONE. quote name='Lemise21' timestamp='1315098034' post='1659237'] 31 yr old female from Brooklyn, NYC!! I 2 days post-op and still in a lot of pain. I'm excited about what's to come but nervous at the same time. If anyone can share their experiences with me so that I know I'm not alone in this I'd really appreciate it. Is everyone in a lot of pain the first few days post-op? HELP lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spooky Little Gurl 7 Posted September 4, 2011 I was in some pain and I took liquid Vicodin, that put the ca-bash on just about any feeling =) The BEST thing for the pain though is walking, most of my pain was gas related. An hour after surgery I walked a mile through the halls at the hospital. Keep walking and burping... it WILL pass. 31 yr old female from Brooklyn, NYC!! I 2 days post-op and still in a lot of pain. I'm excited about what's to come but nervous at the same time. If anyone can share their experiences with me so that I know I'm not alone in this I'd really appreciate it. Is everyone in a lot of pain the first few days post-op? HELP lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carymom 4 Posted September 4, 2011 31 yr old female from Brooklyn, NYC!! I 2 days post-op and still in a lot of pain. I'm excited about what's to come but nervous at the same time. If anyone can share their experiences with me so that I know I'm not alone in this I'd really appreciate it. Is everyone in a lot of pain the first few days post-op? HELP lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carymom 4 Posted September 4, 2011 I agree - the best thing for pain is walking. Sometimes I had to walk with ;)my arms up - a pretty funny sight - so I reserved that move for the house. But walk, walk, walk. The gas will rise and dissapate. It may take about two weeks for it all to be gone, but it decreases a lot daily - so have patience. I took drugs only one day, because I have a tendency to throw up when I take them - not a good thing. Anyway. BNest of luck to you, remember, it might be painful right now, but there is an end to it. Any your journey is going to be fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAZZ2011 0 Posted September 4, 2011 31 yr old female from Brooklyn, NYC!! I 2 days post-op and still in a lot of pain. I'm excited about what's to come but nervous at the same time. If anyone can share their experiences with me so that I know I'm not alone in this I'd really appreciate it. Is everyone in a lot of pain the first few days post-op? HELP lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAZZ2011 0 Posted September 4, 2011 You are not alone. I am almost 3 weeks post op and still in a little pain. It is much better but in the beginning I felt horrible. I also had a hernia repair and so maybe that's why I was in such pain. I walked until my back and hips hurt, now its mainly my back and upper right side. Hoping to heal soon. Don't get discouraged, although at this point it is easy to do. Hope you feel better soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CNP28 1 Posted September 6, 2011 You are not alone. I'm 10 days post op and i still have a little pain. The first 3 days I was taking the liquid hydrocodone to stay ahead of the pain. Advil now does the trick. My doctor told me to walk for 5 minutes every hour once i left the surgery center. This helped a lot. I also took the gas-x dissolving strips. Those were wonderful and they taste good. lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites