Erin O'Donnell 61 Posted August 10, 2012 So I just got a call from the hospital and I'm officially going in for surgery on August 13th at 7am! 9am surgery starts!! I'm excited now but I'm sure I'll start getting really anxious and nervous by sunday :/ I know it's different for everybody, but how bad is the pain? I go back to college on the 23rd and I'm nervous that the pain will distract me from classes...do you think by 10 post op the pain will be pretty bearable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lrhodes46 55 Posted August 10, 2012 I got my call yesterday. I have be there at 6:00 am on the 13th. Check in later Monday evening and let us know how you are doing. 1 Erin O'Donnell reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucy2.0 57 Posted August 10, 2012 Congrats!!! I had my surgery on a Tuesday and was ready to go back to work on Friday 1 Erin O'Donnell reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erin O'Donnell 61 Posted August 10, 2012 I got my call yesterday. I have be there at 6:00 am on the 13th. Check in later Monday evening and let us know how you are doing. Oh wow! Same day! I was supposed to go in at 6am also but they called back and changed it. I will definitely check in. Good luck with your surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erin O'Donnell 61 Posted August 10, 2012 Congrats!!! I had my surgery on a Tuesday and was ready to go back to work on Friday Thank you!! Oh good! That makes me feel better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Threetimesacharm 1,400 Posted August 10, 2012 You shouldn't have any pain at all after 10 days. Just remember to plan all your meals in advance and be ready for each weekly phase with proper foods that you need to consume.........best of luck 1 Erin O'Donnell reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erin O'Donnell 61 Posted August 10, 2012 You shouldn't have any pain at all after 10 days. Just remember to plan all your meals in advance and be ready for each weekly phase with proper foods that you need to consume.........best of luck Okay cool thanks for the advice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela1234 29 Posted August 10, 2012 Everyone's pain is different. I did really well. Move as much as you can and take the drugs. Getting in and out of bed was the worst. There is no easy way about it. If anything you might be more tired. Your energy level won't be what it was prior to surgery. Take that time to relax and you'll be happy you did. At 10 days post surgery I was eating normal food. I stopped taking the meds just shy of a week after surgery. Good luck! 1 Erin O'Donnell reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dianalyn 11 Posted August 10, 2012 After the first couple of days it felt like a pulled muscle only hurting when my movement required stomached muscle use. I switched from narcotics to Advil Tylenol rotation on day 2. 23rd you'll be ready to rock! Good luck. Ps... This coming from someone who had laparoscopic surgery may 31st then banded August 3rd- double wammy. 1 Erin O'Donnell reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erin O'Donnell 61 Posted August 10, 2012 Everyone's pain is different. I did really well. Move as much as you can and take the drugs. Getting in and out of bed was the worst. There is no easy way about it. If anything you might be more tired. Your energy level won't be what it was prior to surgery. Take that time to relax and you'll be happy you did. At 10 days post surgery I was eating normal food. I stopped taking the meds just shy of a week after surgery.Good luck! Thank you for the advice!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erin O'Donnell 61 Posted August 10, 2012 After the first couple of days it felt like a pulled muscle only hurting when my movement required stomached muscle use. I switched from narcotics to Advil Tylenol rotation on day 2. 23rd you'll be ready to rock! Good luck.Ps... This coming from someone who had laparoscopic surgery may 31st then banded August 3rd- double wammy. Oh wow!! Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
healthymomof3 8 Posted August 11, 2012 My surgery is the 13th too! I have to be there are 6:30 for 8 surgery. I am excited to get this thing moving forward! And this liquid diet is awful!!!! I'm ready to not feel hungry! Good luck! 1 Erin O'Donnell reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted August 11, 2012 Every surgery is different, but being it's outpatient seems to say it all. 1 Erin O'Donnell reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erin O'Donnell 61 Posted August 11, 2012 My surgery is the 13th too! I have to be there are 6:30 for 8 surgery. I am excited to get this thing moving forward! And this liquid diet is awful!!!! I'm ready to not feel hungry! Good luck! Oh awesome! I have to be there at 7am for 9am surgery! Im excited too! Tired of feeling hungry! Tired of being over weight! I'm pumped Good Luck to you too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erin O'Donnell 61 Posted August 11, 2012 Every surgery is different' date=' but being it's outpatient seems to say it all.[/quote'] True! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites