Pain Pain Pain

[cmarie317 24]

Wednesday was my surgery and I am still in pain. I know it's only Friday but it's hard to get any sleep. It's like I have flu symptoms, headache and body aches. Ugh it's hard to drink Water bc I can feel it going down and it's uncomfortable. Also I can eat Jello or Popsicles well bc I can feel it. I try though. Bc I don't wanna be dehydrated. Does anyone have suggestions??!! Did u feel this way?? I'm trying to sleep a lot but when I wake up I Still feel crappy. I know it'll take time but I don't like feeling like I cant do anything.. help

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

It takes time but if you don't try try try to drink & Popsicle if not you will end up in the emergency room. You need to push your self to walk & try to feel better.

Sending you well wishes.

[nomorefat 74]

Take your pain Meds as directed. Don't wait for pain to come in. I got a sleep aid from my dr after week 1 cause I had massive gas pain. Get up and move, even if you just walk around the house. Week 1 is the toughest. I am 3 months out and things are great !!! Keep going, you will do great !!

[Jen in SoCal 189]

I agree, take your pain meds as directed. It also sounds like you may be suffering from dehydration. The body aches are one of the symptoms. My advice is call your surgeons office ASAP. Dehydration is serious and you need to get some fluids in your body right away.

Have you tried drinking something warm? Like herbal tea or broth? Stay away from caffeine.

[cmarie317 24]

I have drank Water, broth, popsicle and Jello. I may need more and I do walk. Maybe it's just this week I'll have to get though. Thanks!

[RoundedRed 52]

Hope you feel better!

My surgery was Wednesday as well - since then, I've make sure to get up and walk around for 10-15 minutes every couple of hours, now that I'm home even going in circles around the house. I'm also finding that ice chips are working really well at getting my Water in - I'm just keeping a cupful with me and constantly sucking on them.