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I've notices on this and some other discussions that people at a similar stage to me ( 5 days post op) discussing there need/not need to use their pain meds.

Can I ask some of you what pain meds you were sent home with and the length of time your doc said you would need use of them?

As I said before I am 5 days post op and was sent home with NOTHING!! I've been suffering in silence and am beginning to think my doc is just plain meanîî

I was sent home with percocet, it was making me nauseous so I did'nt take anything on day 2 and it was awful. I called and they gave me another for the nausea called zofran. I have only been taking it a couple of times a day. I can't believe they sent you home with nothing!! I would call and ask for something! I hope you get some relief soon!

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I was sent home with Oxycodone. Bless your heart. Definitely call your Dr.!!!

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Trenz, you should have been sent home with something. That's just wrong.

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Day 3 post op and still having major gas pain :(

sorry to hear you are having a(( tough time the pain was killing me too but I finally started passing the gas I am praying you get some Relieve soon hang in there

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I was lucky as my shoulder gas hurt the first night after surgery. Once I felt it I got off the bed into a chair near pc and put heating pad on me and then I fell asleep in my chair. The next morning for about an hour moe then it disappeared.

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I am day 11 post op and my is just as bad as day 1. I have taking gas x, walked, meds, you name it. Nothing has helped!!!!

I have been hearing mixed things about the Gas X. Some say that it doesn't work because the gas isn't directly in the intestines?! I went through almost a whole box but not going to get anymore. I am like you and have been walking etc. and nothing helps. It is coming out though but as fast as it goes out it builds right back up again. So weird! I wonder if it has anything to do with my Protein shake?! I vaguely remember feeling bloated drinking the shakes pre surgery. I have the Premier ones from costco. I think I'll go buy the whey today at GNC and see if that is better. Good luck to you :)

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I've notices on this and some other discussions that people at a similar stage to me ( 5 days post op) discussing there. need/not need to use their pain meds.' I was given liquid loritab thank God because that is the only way ive had some relieve and sleep

Can I ask some of you what pain meds you were sent home with and the length of time your doc said you would need use of them?

As I said before I am 5 days post op and was sent home with NOTHING!! I've been suffering in silence and am beginning to think my doc is just plain meanî˜î˜

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I'm with you Roxygirl I'm still fighting the gas and pain and soreness. The pain is dropping and I'm lowering the amount I use. I'm down to about every 8 hrs for the pain meds. I think part of my pain/soreness is because a port site is on my left side and my left arm basically sits on it. I try to move it but its my paralyzed arm from my stroke so I can only do so much. I'm walking, drinking my Water, trying to get in my Protein. I've yet to have a bm. i'm taking my liquid Colace so I'm sure that is contributing to things. If things mellow out they just fill back up. grrrrrrrrrrr

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I have been hearing mixed things about the Gas X. Some say that it doesn't work because the gas isn't directly in the intestines?! I went through almost a whole box but not going to get anymore. I am like you and have been walking etc. and nothing helps. It is coming out though but as fast as it goes out it builds right back up again. So weird! I wonder if it has anything to do with my Protein shake?! I vaguely remember feeling bloated drinking the shakes pre surgery. I have the Premier ones from costco. I think I'll go buy the whey today at GNC and see if that is better. Good luck to you :)

I have been the same I will pass all the gas my stomach goes down & then I'm swollen again so this last time I drank something at least 1oz every 15min (I set my alarm clock) & it didn't come back I think my stomach fills with air when its empty try it and see if it works for you I added really runny cream of wheat its a little heavier than my protien shakes this reminds me of a new born with collick the formula does not keep them full so their tummy fills with air & the gas is painful since ive been doing this i am doing much better I even walked around the block today hope I help some

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