alisha29 22 Posted October 25, 2012 Hey guys! I had surgery on Monday, so I am 4 days out now I think. I feel a lot better than I did, but still have a long way to go. My incisions hurt, my tummy is constantly bubbling, and sipping Protein Shakes feels like a full time job. I am normally a side sleeper, but I can't sleep on my side without it pulling my incisions, so I have not slept well. I have to go back to work Monday, but right now, I can't imagine how I would make it! When will I feel somewhat normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmwheel 127 Posted October 25, 2012 I'm a little over a month out and I remember all of those feelings. If it makes you feel any better, that all feels like a distant memory. Were you given acid reducers to take? I did a LOT better when I remembered to take those and the Gas-x strips. My incisions started to feel a lot better in week 2, if I remember correctly. Seriously, it will go fast...give yourself time to heal. I hope that your work isn't too strenuous?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alisha29 22 Posted October 25, 2012 I am a kindergarten teacher. Not physically strenuous, but definitely mentally. I have a great Co-teacher that will be a tremendous help, but I honestly don't see how I could make a whole day. I am going to venture out of my house today to take my daughter to her dentist and perhaps go to the mall to buy a belly band. When I had my hysterectomy, the binding band they gave me helped a whole lot. Hoping the pregnancy band will help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmwheel 127 Posted October 25, 2012 Oh goodness, I can feel your pain. I definitely think that a band will help. At the very least, it might keep the incisions from pulling. I felt a lot better wearing a body shaper top to hold everything in, and it made me feel more stable. I substitute teach, but mostly high school, so it wasn't terrible when I went back, but I still found it hard to get my Water and Protein in. I am a side sleeper, too, so I felt a lot better when I could get positioned for that. I think that was probably about day 5 or 6 post-op...I sort of put a pillow under the side of my tummy so the incisions wouldn't pull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alisha29 22 Posted October 25, 2012 Thank you for that suggestion. I will try the pillow thing tonight. Perhaps buy a body pillow as well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jguynnie 2 Posted October 25, 2012 Im about 7 days out. I still feel off abit but better now then before. I have found that some pudding helps with the bubbles but i am still getting them when i drink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alisha29 22 Posted October 25, 2012 Thanks for sharing. That is encouraging news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
