healthiermom 27 Posted October 24, 2012 Hi, i had surgery on 10/23, & im shocked at how much pain my abdomen is in compared to what ppl say...how long will it hurt like hell?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cantw8t2bme 24 Posted October 24, 2012 Hurt like hell.....a few days hurt like heck a few days after that hurt a few days after that uncomfy a few days like that. The 24-48 are without a doubt the worst **hang tough** 1 drexelgirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DianaE 128 Posted October 24, 2012 I had no real pain from the actual surgery but had HORRIBLE pain from the gas they had to use to inflate the area for surgery. It was in my chest,back,and shoulders.. Walking will help. I had to take the liquid pain meds once i got home for about 3days. Still a small amount of discomfort in the shoulder. It will get better.. Hang in there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abetterme4.2 268 Posted October 24, 2012 I also read a lot of these posts and seems that several post-sleeves say to definitely take the pain meds. So, don't be too proud and think you can tolerate it and everything will be okay - just take them, unless you are advised not to for some reason. I do hope you feel better and after a couple do days, you will feel superbly better! Best wishes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelly77 20 Posted October 24, 2012 I had to remind myself that this was MAJOR surgery. It will get better, but give yourself some time. The first couple of days were the absolute hardest, then it got a little easier, and a little easier. Be sure you are up and walking frequently. You do need your rest, but I found my stomach hurt the most when I had been still for too long. I also kept a pillow in my lap bc the anesthesia made me cough a good bit, so the pillow helped the incisions when I coughed. It will get better. People told me the same things and I wondered if it really would, but it does. Hang in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cantw8t2bme 24 Posted October 24, 2012 I had no real pain from the actual surgery but had HORRIBLE pain from the gas they had to use to inflate the area for surgery. It was in my chest' date='back,and shoulders.. Walking will help. I had to take the liquid pain meds once i got home for about 3days. Still a small amount of discomfort in the shoulder. It will get better.. Hang in there[/quote'] I could not agree more the gas was worst! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cantw8t2bme 24 Posted October 24, 2012 I had to remind myself that this was MAJOR surgery. It will get better' date=' but give yourself some time. The first couple of days were the absolute hardest, then it got a little easier, and a little easier. Be sure you are up and walking frequently. You do need your rest, but I found my stomach hurt the most when I had been still for too long. I also kept a pillow in my lap bc the anesthesia made me cough a good bit, so the pillow helped the incisions when I coughed. It will get better. People told me the same things and I wondered if it really would, but it does. Hang in there.[/quote'] Yes pillow works well and in public i carried my daughters "teddy bear" it helped with giggles, coughs etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
healthiermom 27 Posted October 27, 2012 I had no real pain from the actual surgery but had HORRIBLE pain from the gas they had to use to inflate the area for surgery. It was in my chest' date='back,and shoulders.. Walking will help. I had to take the liquid pain meds once i got home for about 3days. Still a small amount of discomfort in the shoulder. It will get better.. Hang in there[/quote'] Ugh the liquid pain meds made me feel sicker! Yuck 1 drexelgirl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayneD 31 Posted October 27, 2012 I was waiting for those gas pains to come but they never did. I just have gurgling noise from my belly. I am 5 days postop so I am hoping for some wonderful reason they passed me by. I remember from my four c-sections the gas pain where the worst. I am not on any pain killers either. The liquid stuff felt like fire going down I just imagine how my sleeve would feel about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly123 13 Posted October 27, 2012 It will get better. I liked to keep ice on my belly. I would do it all day and night. I sucked down the liquid pain meds when I needed it. I just used a chaser like I was doing a shot of alcohol. Take it easy if your in that much pain! No need to rush yourself. Relax a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ailly 32 Posted October 27, 2012 It will get better. I liked to keep ice on my belly. I would do it all day and night. I sucked down the liquid pain meds when I needed it. I just used a chaser like I was doing a shot of alcohol. Take it easy if your in that much pain! No need to rush yourself. Relax a little. I did the same exact thing except I used a heating pad. I'm three days post op and still pretty sore. The heating pad helps with the muscle pain and gas x strips help with those gas bubbles. Hang in there and good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
healthiermom 27 Posted October 27, 2012 Anyone on fb? Look me up Melissa Bartlett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drexelgirl 45 Posted October 27, 2012 Hi' date=' i had surgery on 10/23, & im shocked at how much pain my abdomen is in compared to what ppl say...how long will it hurt like hell??[/quote'] Yes I agree with the other posts. I had a prenatal massage it helped not that I am pregnant they just would do a massage on my back due to surgery. Walk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly123 13 Posted November 13, 2012 How are you doing healthier mom?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
