pain

[blueeyezz85 23]

I had my surgery on the 20th...was released from hospital yesterday but today I seem to have ALOT of pain on my left side feels like burning/pulling...is this normal? I'm worried I might of pulled something trying to get out of bed

[staop2003 6]

It is normal - your inside stitches are pulling a little. I had this pain for a full month with bouts of it getting worse then better. I went dancing last night and have very mild pulling today. It's your body healing. Take it easy ad I would use a hearing pad and that helped. I am 6 weeks out now. Hang in there is gets better.

[blueeyezz85 23]

Thank you..it definatly hurts but glad to hear its normal

[staop2003 6]

I forgot to mention that when I took a walk it did help receive the pulling a little - just a short one around the block or even half way if you can. I actually did have a follow up with the doctor and asked him and he said its the healing. It does hurt pretty bad sometimes - just rest!!! Good luck on your journey!!

[blueeyezz85 23]

What about your back? My back has been killing me also

[staop2003 6]

My back was killing me!!! I think it's because your core has been altered and is not supporting your back right now. The first three weeks my back just ached. But it will get better - I had great days and then some not so good but your healing. The pain does stop so hang in there. It is all worth it!!

[blueeyezz85 23]

Thank you so much

[steph-rny 9]

My back has been hurting a bit too. I think it's because I'm afraid to stretch too much. One weird thing I have is some soreness on my right side even though all of my incisions are to the left.

[blueeyezz85 23]

My pain is mainly left..others hurt if there touched..left side I have 2 incisions then 4 in middle of stomach..how far are you post op?

[steph-rny 9]

I'm 5 days post.

[blueeyezz85 23]

I'm 4 days out..are u taking ur meds frequently? I seen a lot of ppl that rarely take their meds due to no pain but I'm honestly taking mine every 4hrs as directed for pain

[happiness0325 10]

I'm 4 days out..are u taking ur meds frequently? I seen a lot of ppl that rarely take their meds due to no pain but I'm honestly taking mine every 4hrs as directed for pain

I had to take mines every 4 hours as well. My left side was a killer for me. Also i developed a hard mass behind my left wound. Doctor told me it was tissue and not to worry. Just wanted to let you know if you get something hard over there as well because I was freaking out in the beginning :-)

[blueeyezz85 23]

Thanks for letting me know

[steph-rny 9]

I take one pain pill twice a day if I'm in a vehicle but sometimes just one before bed. I've always liked sleeping on my sides but I'm still too sore, so my back it is.