2 days post-op! When will this pain subside

[shannyd4 28]

Is this normal to be in a lot of pain

[Vixynne 695]

I'm 4 days out and the pain is much better now, Shanny. Does your doctor have you on any kind of liquid pain medication? I was sent home on day 2 after surgery with a prescription for liquid Vicodin, and it made a huge difference in my pain levels, although I'm trying to only use it when I absolutely have to.

Where is your pain located and what triggers it? Is it constant or only when you move too quickly? Definitely talk to your surgeon so they can help you manage your pain. There's no need to suffer--they don't hand out medals for bravery in the hospital.

[shannyd4 28]

Hey, it's when I move!! Just my stomach!!! I'm on OxyContin and it makes me sleepy

[stacy03 50]

Does burping help the pain? I have pains in my stomach either when I move around too quickly or drink. But I burp and it's feels a lot better

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

It is normal to have a lot of pain when moving. take your pain meds for the pain. Day 2 from me I was on morphine and that helped a lot. That evening I couldn't have morphine but they gave my Loratab and it helped..... It does get better 1 day a time though. Keep on healing.....

[JoiaRox 430]

You're only 2 days out from major surgery - of COURSE you're in pain, and it's normal! Keep listening to your body - sleeping, walking around & sipping liquids are your only jobs for now!

[chrissieD 2]

Did your doctor give you a stomach binder? Mine put it in me right after surgery and it has helped me not have the gravity pain in stomach. You might check with your doctor

[Brownrek 21]

I am 2 days out also. Pain med helps but makes me sleep. For me it's not just stomach pain it's my whole body feeling like I've been beat up and can't stand that my head is so foggy. I keep telling myself that each day will be better but that's not helping too much right now. I took a shower and that helped for a little while. Good luck

[PaNailGirl 44]

I'm 10 days out and still have a area in my stomach that hurts! It has gotten much better and I am finally able to get up and down and wipe myself! Haha just hang in there! I made the mistake of thinking because it was laparoscopic it would be easy! Remember we did have most of our stomach removed!!!!!

[ShellBell25 41]

The pain definitely gets better!! I am 11 days post surgery and am feeling great! I am back to Water aerobics and trying to walk at least 2 miles every day. Walking is really the BEST thing for the pain. When you hurt, you don't want to move, but the more you move, the better things will be. A friend of mine who also had the surgery said she came home with a binder cuff (like a back brace that goes around your midsection) and she said that really helped. I did not have that, and was in quite a bit of pain for about 4 days, but by day 5 I was feeling much better. At first, it will feel like you've been run over by a truck....but keep getting out of bed. My NP suggested walking, and she said, "I don't mean to the bathroom and back, I mean to the mailbox or around the block. As soon as possible start that walking!" It will help. I still have a bit of pain with the big incision when I move certain ways, but everyday it gets better. Good luck!