kristinmturnquist 6 Posted November 27, 2012 Hey guys, I'm new in here and just have a question.. I had surgery a week ago and am still really sore. Im okay when in just sitting there or even walking but it hurts really bad to get up and down. I guess I was just wondering if that's normal and about how long it took all you to heal. Well, thanks and this is an awesome site 2 destynee1 and kll724 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donna12 742 Posted November 27, 2012 OMG, I hurt so bad to bend especially taking a shower etc. and trying to shave my legs, lol, I can't tell you how bad that hurt especially at the port site. Thought I would never feel normal. I was slow healing but I guess about day 10 I was feeling pretty good, back to normal. Just keep up the walking and moving around yet get plenty of rest so that you can heal. Congrats on your journey. I go in tomorrow for a slight unfill. We are all here for you! 1 kristinmturnquist reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristinmturnquist 6 Posted November 27, 2012 Thank you do much! I was getting a little worried lok. It's awesome I have some support now and good luck tomorrow! 1 donna12 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
destynee1 417 Posted November 27, 2012 Hey Kristin! Yes it's normal to be sore to get up and down, some take a bit longer to heal up. I had the same problem, was always sore getting up and down.. it lasted a few days, maybe a week and then one day it was just SOOO much better. I couldn't bend over for over a week but it wasn't too bad. I slept in my recliner for a week hehe. It will get better.. and congrats on your on your way to a new you! or the you that was always there just in hiding. *hugs*! good luck hun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristinmturnquist 6 Posted November 27, 2012 Hey Kristin! Yes it's normal to be sore to get up and down' date=' some take a bit longer to heal up. I had the same problem, was always sore getting up and down.. it lasted a few days, maybe a week and then one day it was just SOOO much better. I couldn't bend over for over a week but it wasn't too bad. I slept in my recliner for a week hehe. It will get better.. and congrats on your on your way to a new you! or the you that was always there just in hiding. *hugs*! good luck hun![/quote'] Thanks so much! I feel better being able to talk to people who have been through it and as for the recliner thing... I hear ya. I'm still on the couch cuz the bed is too high up an it hurt lol. Thanks again 1 destynee1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donna12 742 Posted November 27, 2012 Thanks so much! I feel better being able to talk to people who have been through it and as for the recliner thing... I hear ya. I'm still on the couch cuz the bed is too high up an it hurt lol. Thanks again lol, kristin, I don't mean to laugh but I can remember that my bed was too high and I had this 2 step step stool I had gotten out to get up on my bed because I was too sore to get myself up on the darn thing. I feel ya girl. Hang in there! Night Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheryl2586 3,053 Posted November 27, 2012 It will get better. I promise. One day you will just not feel it. Congrats on your new life. 2 destynee1 and ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kll724 3,055 Posted November 27, 2012 Yes, and around day 5 or 6 i felt the shoulder pain. But as others say, it will get better, and, i just want to remind you to walk as much as ossible. It will help with the gas pains, and stomach muscles. Walk upright, try not to slouch. The muscles need to be stretched. Best wishes. Karen 1 ☠carolinagirl☠ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted November 27, 2012 Hey guys, I'm new in here and just have a question.. I had surgery a week ago and am still really sore. Im okay when in just sitting there or even walking but it hurts really bad to get up and down. I guess I was just wondering if that's normal and about how long it took all you to heal. Well, thanks and this is an awesome site yes, on day 4 post op, i woke to some serious pain.....and it stayed around for 5 days...i took my pain meds, used the hot shower spray on it (felt soo good) and moved my shoulders to help ease it. (some have used heating pad, i did not). on day 9, i woke up and it was gone. that was a glorious day. as karen and cheryl and others say, it will eventually go away but i have read some have twinges here and there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristinmturnquist 6 Posted November 27, 2012 Thanks so much guys, I feel much better after hearing your comments I'm excited to start my new journey!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rongen62 30 Posted November 28, 2012 I was wondering about the same thing. I am fine unless I bend over or when I move a certain way. They told me no twisting or lifting over 10 lbs for two weeks. I am scared to do anything. I don't want to pull anything loose! Thankfully my bed is pretty low, so I can get in it with no problem. I do sleep in the recliner quite a bit as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bchooks 5 Posted November 28, 2012 Thanks guys I also wondered the same thing. Its been three days since my surgery and I am hurting so bad. My shoulders are killing me and my chest hurt with gas I am taking gas x but I am having very minimal result. Yes I am walking a lot but the pains are not subsiding! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bchooks 5 Posted November 28, 2012 Thanks guys I also wondered the same thing. Its been three days since my surgery and I am hurting so bad. My shoulders are killing me and my chest hurt with gas I am taking gas x but I am having very minimal result. Yes I am walking a lot but the pains are not subsiding! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted November 28, 2012 I was wondering about the same thing. I am fine unless I bend over or when I move a certain way. They told me no twisting or lifting over 10 lbs for two weeks. I am scared to do anything. I don't want to pull anything loose! Thankfully my bed is pretty low' date=' so I can get in it with no problem. I do sleep in the recliner quite a bit as well.[/quote'] You will be sore where the port is for some time. I'm 6wks out and bending still aggravates my port site, makes it bulge some. Main thing is lifting heavy things , don't! I was working in my garden 5 days out, bending over and such and when it got sore just rested for awhile. Try not to worry! I know easier said than done. I was always thinking did I eat or drink to much.lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kah1213 311 Posted November 28, 2012 it felt like 1 did a million situps, but the soreness eased after 10-14 days. Good luck!! 1 kristinmturnquist reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
