Am I unusual?

[PaNailGirl 44]

I am a week and a day post op! I was really hoping to be up and at em by now, but I still have such pain in the main surgery area that I still can't even wipe myself(sorry TMI) if I get up and move around it does ease up and I think I'm on the mend, but it never seems to get any better! I'm supposed to go back to work on Friday(my choice, I am a nail tech) but I don't think I'm going to be able to do it! Did anyone else have this searing pain and any tips in how to get rid if it?

Thanks so much!

[BlueOctoberGirl 111]

Have you called your doctor? I did not have much pain at all. The only thing that hurt was the gas. You should really go in and see him.

[Nicolanz 1,484]

It took me about 3 weeks to feel better! Your not unusual you just had surgery! Hope you feel better by Friday! Maybe you could call and see if you have any clients scheduled. If not maybe take the rest of the week off.

[LeaveItToSleever 80]

I am a week and a day post op! I think I'm on the mend, but it never seems to get any better! Did anyone else have this searing pain and any tips in how to get rid if it?

It never seems to get any better? LOL, it's been a WEEK. Yes, we all had that searing pain. Give it time. Soon it will be a distant memory! Congrats on your new sleeve.

[PaNailGirl 44]

It never seems to get any better? LOL' date=' it's been a WEEK. Yes, we all had that searing pain. Give it time. Soon it will be a distant memory! Congrats on your new sleeve.[/quote']

Haha thanks! Guess I'm being a little hard on myself!

[ladybug71 19]

I had no pain. Just exhausted and nausea for 1-2 was and i am 3was out and feel great

[Paul11011 372]

Did you have an open or laparoscopic procedure? In either case I would definitely call and get your surgeons opinion on where you should be pain-wise rather than leaving your health up to an internet forum, even one as great as this I had a laparoscopic sleeve, was up walking around the hospital floor that day and went mall walking 2 days post op and never had any pain to speak of. So as you can see results vary greatly. Call your DR.

[Daddysgirl10 62]

Yes, you are being hard on yourself...... I will take at least 2 weeks for that pain to go away and for some it does come back. So take it easy and allow your body to heal. Good luck

[PaNailGirl 44]

I think maybe I'm not walking enough! I am going to push myself a little harder with the walking! It may make all the difference.

[Newlife4me2017 17]

I am 3 weeks post op today & just starting to feel better. I went to my post op visit yesterday & am still swollen, but doctor said it was normal. I wish I was like many who have speedy recoveries, everyone is different.

[PaNailGirl 44]

I am 3 weeks post op today & just starting to feel better. I went to my post op visit yesterday & am still swollen' date=' but doctor said it was normal. I wish I was like many who have speedy recoveries, everyone is different.[/quote']

Thanks so much this made me feel much better!!

[LeaveItToSleever 80]

I'll give you a little more personal perspective, as there are clearly some people on here who had NO pain and probably could have saved big bucks opting out of general anesthesia... I was fairly fit to begin with, well accustomed to regular exercise such as jogging, elliptical and free weights... I was also ambulatory on day one but I could barely bend at the waist for 2 weeks because of that searing, stabbing pain you speak of. It felt like a hot bayonette stabbing into my appendix every time I moved my abs. I had laproscopic surgery.

[ChrisBthin 44]

I am a week and a day post op! I was really hoping to be up and at em by now' date=' but I still have such pain in the main surgery area that I still can't even wipe myself(sorry TMI) if I get up and move around it does ease up and I think I'm on the mend, but it never seems to get any better! I'm supposed to go back to work on Friday(my choice, I am a nail tech) but I don't think I'm going to be able to do it! Did anyone else have this searing pain and any tips in how to get rid if it?

Thanks so much![/quote']

Heating pad! I went to Myrtle Beach on day 3 after my surgery with my new best friend the Heating Pad and pain meds, I even walked around and shopped a little and rode around Myrtle Beach.

[PaNailGirl 44]

Heating pad! I went to Myrtle Beach on day 3 after my surgery with my new best friend the Heating Pad and pain meds' date=' I even walked around and shopped a little and rode around Myrtle Beach.[/quote']

Thank You! I will try that! This pain is awful! Never quite know what movement will bring it next! Haha

[GoldyGirl 186]

you are just a week out, heating pad and pain meds, and Rest, don't over do it......You will be up and running soon enough. Best of luck.