Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

How long did your pain last after surgerY?



Recommended Posts

Majority of my pain was in my esophagus every time I tried to swallow my fluids. The incisions to me really werent that bad, but at that time I'd already had 3 other abdominal sugeries and the WLS were two of the lessers by far!!

The incisions only hurt for a few days, unles I tried to sleep on my stomach. That hurt for 2 weeks tops. The esophagus pain lasted for at least 6 weeks.

HTH

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My pain went away within the first week. I dont consider it to have been that bad as far as pain goes.

Now take that with a grain of salt cause my BFF tells me that I have a higher tolerance for pain. I can sort of agree with her, as I had my son with no medication what so ever.

I am not one for taking medication. I don't like it and I dont ever want to rely on it. Just remember to walk as much as possible, that will help beyond belief. And take things slow so you can fully recover.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I didn't feel much pain at all. The first week felt more like soreness in the stomach area but after that first week the sore feeling almost completely went away. Also, I didn't need to take any pain medication after leaving the hospital because the pain was about a 4 and I only felt the discomfort when I moved around. If I was laying still I didn't feel much at all.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Well, I remember my pain or uncomfortableness lasting for about 4 weeks after surgery but one day it was just gone without me even realizing it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just had my surgery last Wed. June 1st. Sunday was the last that I took any of the Loratab pain meds. I have not needed it. So far I haven't felt a "restriction" either as other people have mentioned. However, I am strictly abiding by the rules that they gave us and not bending any or trying to "test" the pouch. I am getting the required Protein Drinks and Water in even. I feel amazing. I never even stayed in bed after I came home from the hospital. I did take a short afternoon nap for the first 3 days but haven't even needed a nap since then. I have gotten so much done this week I can't believe it. I couldn't be happier with my decision to do this. :rolleyes:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am on day 2, only one night in hospital. Still very sore and I get stiff if I sit to long.........sip,sip,sip, nap, walk, meds...repeat

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had pain right after surgery, but by the next morning, I was not in pain, just uncomfortable from having IV, Drain bag, etc. Of course, I was on pain meds too (Toradol). However, I stopped taking them by the 4th day and I felt fine.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I only had pain on one incision site and it lasted two months, drove me batty. Now it only bothers me if I have overdone it. Now I still deal with pain at the top of my sleeve but I still have swelling from a small hole I had up there and had a few other complications. The pain comes and goes daily but its rare to have that kind of issue.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I only had soreness in the abdominal muscles (like I'd done a thousand situps), and some mildly sharper pain at the big incision when moving from lying to sitting (like maybe 4-5/10, but only for a second or two), and it was all gone by about day 4.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was off pain meds on day 4 with 6 incisions. There really was no pain for me after the first day. But I totally confused gas for pain for several days. My 'gas' feels like someone squeezing your heart and slowly releasing, very steady like contractions. But pain from the surgery, it was a cake walk.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had my surgery on Monday (6/6) and I don't have much incision pain, but I still have some discomfort when I sip, it's very mild, but it's like I can feel the Water running through the pouch and then it's gone. Smaller sips = less discomfort, but the feeling is still there. Seems less today than yesterday, I assume it will probably go away soon. Also, warm foods like broth don't do that to me.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I didn't really have pain from the surgery except for GAS!! That pain was HORRIBLE!! I did not even take pain meds after I left the hospital. I did experience some abdomial soreness for about 2 weeks, but it was more like I did an extreme workout and my abs were really sore! No big deal.

I sneezed one day and pulled a stitch and that hurt for a few days, but really no pain to speak of.

Kelly :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I just had my surgery this past Monday June 20th and I am still pretty sore at a couple of incision sites. The gas wasn't really a problem for me yet - I'm hoping it stays that way. I can't wait until I can sleep on my tummy again. My drain comes out next Thursday. I can't wait!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

i had a heck of a time day 2 and had to stay and extra day in the hospital. I had a coughing episode that caused a popping sensation around the diaphram. Looking back I truly believe that is because they failed to get me out of bed before day 2 and it was a gas build up. Anyway the next day I felt like someone socked the hell out of my diaphragm. I had to go back on pain shots from the attack to the next day. At home I used pain meds at night to sleep as my drain was causing a bent up feeling. Once that was gone I was fine and moving on. The incision pain lasted about 3 weeks, but was more of an annoyance than pain.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×