tuturunner 29 Posted December 28, 2012 If your issue is muscular where they took out the stomach then you should start seeing incremental improvements soon. Maybe you don't hurt as much when getting up or down. Maybe you can walk a little faster. Maybe you can bend just a tad lower than the day before. Really pay attention to see if there are tiny improvements. Just two days ago I was gingerly getting into a car. Today I got in and out without much thought. Granted I forget that I'm not 100% and twist the wrong way. But the intensity of the pain is far less now. Do keep in touch with your surgeon though in case it could be something else. Sending healing thoughts your way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlendaLee 44 Posted December 28, 2012 Surgeon office refill liquid pain med... "everything you described is normal, try to move more..." ugh....enough complaining, waiting on my next 2 teaspoons 3 hours... Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lessofmeismore 1,405 Posted December 29, 2012 Glad they finally helped you. Drs can be real bullies when it comes to easing our pain with prescription pain meds. I sure hope you start to feel better. The ease in pain from the prescription should help relax your muscles. 1 doxieville reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rybecca20 160 Posted December 29, 2012 Surgeon office refill liquid pain med... "everything you described is normal' date=' try to move more..." ugh....enough complaining, waiting on my next 2 teaspoons 3 hours... Sent from my iPhone using VST[/quote'] I sure hope it helps!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlendaLee 44 Posted December 29, 2012 Would 8:15pm please hurry... one dose ain't cuttin' it...If I was in New York, I'd be on my 2nd dose... lol... gotta laugh to keep from crying.. my husband is losing his sympathy for me... Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rybecca20 160 Posted December 29, 2012 Would 8:15pm please hurry... one dose ain't cuttin' it...If I was in New York' date=' I'd be on my 2nd dose... lol... gotta laugh to keep from crying.. my husband is losing his sympathy for me... Sent from my iPhone using VST[/quote'] I am so sorry :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddleman 4,376 Posted December 29, 2012 Would 8:15pm please hurry... one dose ain't cuttin' it...If I was in New York' date=' I'd be on my 2nd dose... lol... gotta laugh to keep from crying.. my husband is losing his sympathy for me... Sent from my iPhone using VST[/quote'] Praying that you will have a quick recovery and pain will become a distant memory. Happy new year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cataro 39 Posted December 29, 2012 I agree with iggy. I think it's time to get a second opinion. Maybe try another WLS Dr in your area, or in Dallas? This does not seem normal at all. I hope you find the relief and answers your looking for, and have a happy belated holiday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuturunner 29 Posted December 29, 2012 If you do any searching on this topic you will find there are people dealing with this. Both immediately after surgery and weeks later after over doing it. All I'm saying is just because someone hasn't experienced it or heard of it doesn't mean it's not normal. I was told when I left the hospital about this possibility about the muscle pain. ( if she is experiencing what many of us are going through) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iggychic 1,405 Posted December 29, 2012 Tutu I'd agree, but also say that no one has to suffer the level of pain she is suffering. There's no reason not to prescribe something that will help her out some. At least that we know of. Some docs are so conservative on drugs it's ridiculous. Some go overboard. There is a happy middle road that could help this poor gal out. 1 lessofmeismore reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lessofmeismore 1,405 Posted December 29, 2012 If it were diabetes, bp, Migraine, etc. She would get meds. Dare mention you are hurting and you get nothing? No one should suffer unbearable pain. We have medicines for that. 1 doxieville reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deltatrans44 32 Posted December 29, 2012 Yeah I agree. Noone shud hsve to suffer if sonething can help. He being an ass about it. But im wondering ic the muscle relaxer idea was even brought up.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlendaLee 44 Posted December 29, 2012 Yeah I agree. Noone shud hsve to suffer if sonething can help. He being an ass about it. But im wondering ic the muscle relaxer idea was even brought up.... Yes, I did bring up muscle relaxer... I can't get past the medical assistant, she has her script down perfect... "We usually tell patients Blah blah etc etc"... She has said the exact same thing every time I've called. When I started crying with pain and frustration, she refilled the liquid pain prescription. It's allowing me to get out of bed now, but not much more. It's just frustrating when they tell you to listen to your body, but they won't listen to you, or so it seems to me. It's been over a week, ready to feel improvement any day now...the sooner the better. It's just a bit of a setback, albeit a painful one...but I know there is worse out there than me... Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lessofmeismore 1,405 Posted December 29, 2012 Glenda, did you have your surgery at Forest Park? I would call the number on the paperwork and speak to someone. Perhaps Dr. Nicholson (sp?) hasn't been informed of your pain. I'm willing to bet he would want to see you. I am hoping he would! He is a very well known Dr. Have only heard good things about him. Try to reach him! You shouldn't be hurting like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iggychic 1,405 Posted December 29, 2012 Glenda, you are fully within your rights to tell the PA that you will not speak with her again and you INSIST on speaking with the doctor. You should do this now hun. This is not appropriate patient care. She has little diagnostic training verses her physician who has significant training in that area. Tell her in no uncertain terms that you wish to speak with the doctor. If he's busy ask that he call you at his earliest convenience but don't elaborate further. You have to be firm in this hun. If you can't do that, have your spouse do it for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
