I Was Ready To Got Back!

[jackieu 19]

Well today is my 10th day post op and I feel really bad this morning. I had my surgery on 3/13 and was back to work in one week which I think I should have taken another week off . I thought I would be fine since most of my time is at a desk but I think that is the worst part. I work in the medical field so I deal with patients for the first 4hrs that I'm there and then sit at my desk the other 8hrs since I work a 12 hr shift. Sitting at my desk is killing me by the time I get up I am in so much pain and feel so stiff like I can move its horrible. Does anyone know of something to help with the pain that I can take there at work? I have to go in tonight again omg so not ready for another night like this.

[yellowrose88 43]

You can take advil. You need to make sure you get up and walk around even if it is just for a few minutes. The first week I went back to work I was still gassy and in slight pain. I had my surgery on Friday and went back to work the following Tuesday. Good luck!

[NWgirl 574]

I was told only Tylenol 325mg or liquid adult tylenol. Other meds can cause issues, or so says my surgical team. I am back at work today, and feel okay. I came in yesterday for a couple hours and did notice some shoulder gas pains, but came prepared today

[gingerwale 8]

Yes, I understood no advil or any other NSAID. They are extremely irritating to the gastric mucosa... And can cause erosion. Tylenol is your best bet. My md gave me some sublingual toradol which has helped, but I'm not sure if it would help you ten days out

[jackieu 19]

Thanks everyone for your information. I called the doctors office but didn't get a phone call back not good cause I have to work another 12hr shift tonight. Oh well I'm just gonna have to deal with this for now cause the I can't take the pain killers here at work or ill pass out.

[judych 225]

Thanks everyone for your information. I called the doctors office but didn't get a phone call back not good cause I have to work another 12hr shift tonight. Oh well I'm just gonna have to deal with this for now cause the I can't take the pain killers here at work or ill pass out.

i hope your shift went o.k... it must be an awful feeling to have to put up with that.. what about ordinary panadol that you can dissolve?/ Ive been taking that and the dr is o.k. with it.

[jackieu 19]

I have never used it before but gonna look it up..thx!

[Kate rules 43]

Heating pad helped me when I had to sit at desk.