How Should I Feel 4 days post-op?

cbchebert · November 18, 2010

Does anyone remember how they felt 4 days post-op? My lower back hurts so bad and I had no idea I would be this sore. I really don't want to have to be dependent on pain medicine too long. I've been trying to walk some but the back pain prevents me from standing up too long. I am urinating quite frequently. Trying to sip and attempted a SF popsicle yesterday. Had to start on GAS X last night. Is this normal the way I feel or do you think there could be a problem? I have a call into my doctors office but no one has called me back yet. I just thought I would be moving around better by now.

GayleSBennett · November 18, 2010

I was sore for about a week because of gas. So I just walked as much as possible and took those Gas X strips. Those will become your friend. You will also be very tired. But every day you will feel better.

Congratulations

Radgirl · November 18, 2010

I had my surgery on Monday, and yesterday was rough but I am feeling better today. I have lots of pain and gas and I just keep moving around it is helping, but nothing you are describing seems out of the ordinary. They really get in there and tug and pull so I am sure things will be sore for a while

cbchebert · November 18, 2010

I had my surgery on Monday, and yesterday was rough but I am feeling better today. I have lots of pain and gas and I just keep moving around it is helping, but nothing you are describing seems out of the ordinary. They really get in there and tug and pull so I am sure things will be sore for a while

Are you having to wear a compression wrap around your belly? I think this thing is making me uncomfortable too. Thanks for your help.

Dawn · November 18, 2010

I've been anxious to hear how you were feeling!! I just got home from the hosptial about an hour ago and OMG it feels so good to be home! I posted my story (long!) just now!

So, as for how I am feeling today being 4 days out I am doing pretty good! I am not wearing a compression wrap and I am having a lot of gas pains. My pains are right under my left breast and it moves into my shoulder and sometimes in a back but it doesn't prevent me from being up and moving. I did notice I just seem to tire easy when I am up and moving! Doc said I can use my heating pad while at home to help with the gas (because I know my body and that always helps me)! I also have the Gas X strips but they haven't seemed to help at all

I am up to 60cc of Fluid an hour and have had two popsicles and a little hot tea over the past two days!

I hope your pain subsides quickly for you!!!!!!!