4 Days Out-Lots Of Pain

[Dania621 9]

Hey! So i'm only four days out and feeling some major discomfort. I don't want to use Percocet all the time either. I'm trying to get my walking in every few hours...however, it's four in the morning and i'm so uncomfortable! What did you all do for the pain? I was thinking of taking liquid Tylenol just to take the edge off. I'm going to call my surgeon tomorrow and see what he says. How did y'all fare?

[yecats 109]

I am so sorry. I have no advice, not quite sleeved yet but know someone is praying for you right now!!!

[CRANBERRY31 8]

most likely a combination of gas, nausea and heartburn? it took me a good 6 days before i started to feel halfway normal, i tried to walk it off, ate ice chips and sugar free popsicles and eventually felt better, hope this helps.

[kcsmicah 51]

I still use the liquid Percocet at night time so don't feel bad about taking it as that's what they gave it to you for. I would also recommend taking a ppi if you are not already. My pain/discomfort level drastically decreased when I started the prilosec. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!!!

[Tenshi 34]

I have liquid oxycodone for the majority of my pain, and they prescribed sugar free liquid Tylenol and I was told to layer them (i.e. take a dose of Tylenol a couple of hours after the narcotic) to really help with the pain. So far, that has worked well! I'm also on a PPI. Good luck with finding your solution.

[bjstrans4mation 21]

I had liquid codein and walked at least once per day. My pain was not bad at all. You are definitely in my prayers. Blessings2u--BJ

[Dania621 9]

Hey guys! Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers. I've been trying to make sure i get all my Isopure and Water in. I'm walking for a good ten minutes a couple of times a day in my house (it's cold and my mom's being a mom and freaking about my walking outside). My belly is still distended and i hear the gas rumbling inside. Swallowing any liquid hurts and getting applesauce with my meds makes me gag really bad. I'm getting chewable Tylenol to make sureni'm not hitting the Percocet too hard.

I'm trying not to be a Debbie Downer, i know this operation is a good thing. I'm just finding it hard to find the light at the end of this particular tunnel. I hope i look back at this post in a few months and laugh at my despair....in the meantime, wah!!

[AJAgwu 5]

Hang in there I am three days post op and I am in more pain than I anticipated. I am just taking everything they prescribed and getting plenty of rest. The doctor told me don't feel bad about taking pain meds that's why he prescribed them. Still lots of gas and bloating here.