OMG October 2013 Post-ops

[IwannaBaLoser 60]

I have 6 sites. The only one that has bothered me at all is the larger one over my liver area. The area all around there was tender for quite a while. I saw my pcp Monday he said all looks good...and gastroenterologist today...also said good. See surgeon for first time on nov. 6th

[DevilBlueDress 189]

Wondering if any post ops have any pain in they're main incision area.. I'm 2 weeks out' date=' and last night was the first time I've had any real pain.. Still on pain meds at night, but it still bothers me.. weird.. Hoping it goes away soon..[/quote']

Still on pain meds at night, no pain meds at all during the day. Occasionally, I get a twinge on the left side when I get up from sitting but it passes pretty quickly.

Molly

10/2/13

[debberdo 4]

Lynn hope the stool issue has resolved. I didnt have any bloody ones just very watery. Still have not had a formed/solid one but then I am on week 2 of liquids. It is strange how different the docs work. Some ppl on here are have soft foods @ day 3. I will be on liquids for 6 weeks! Not complaining though. Have lost a nice chunk of weight though. How are you feeling?

[jmarruda 22]

I saw my surgeon last friday, she said everything looked great, its just really bothering me... I hope it goes away.. Thanks for the reply's!

[debberdo 4]

Most of my twinges were at the left side incision and where my drain was (right side) I felt good enough to stop the liquid Lortab at day 6. Switched to liquid childrens Tylenol and have only taken 2 doses of that. It was surprising that once most of the gas was gone, most of the pain was gone. Unless you are a dumbass like me who tried to climb into a truck without any help. (Not a good idea-I was in tears). Today been feeling pretty dang good! More energy. Better mood. Not hungry but could go for chocolate anything like no one 's business!!!

[debberdo 4]

J you must have a high pain tolerance if it took 2 weeks for to you to have weird pain. Good God. I was worried that I was going to run out of the Lortab on my 2nd day home. It is so much better now though and I still have some Lortab left.. I have found out that I can't sneeze just yet. Sneezed the other day and it was like when I tried to get in my truck. A sneeze!!!! Felt like hot coals going through me. Does your incision sites get hot? Mine have but no infection. Doc said it was normal. Just wondering though ...

[mommashari 55]

J you must have a high pain tolerance if it took 2 weeks for to you to have weird pain. Good God. I was worried that I was going to run out of the Lortab on my 2nd day home. It is so much better now though and I still have some Lortab left.. I have found out that I can't sneeze just yet. Sneezed the other day and it was like when I tried to get in my truck. A sneeze!!!! Felt like hot coals going through me. Does your incision sites get hot? Mine have but no infection. Doc said it was normal. Just wondering though ...

I sneezed today 4 different times. I thought my incisions were gonna split. I did survive but Oh My God I do not want to sneeze again.

[Mid West 99]

Me too. I kept sneezing earlier today too!

[jmarruda 22]

That's why I'm slightly worried.. I do have a high pain tolerance... We'll have to see what happens.. Sneezes and hiccups hurt pretty bad too... lol...

[debberdo 4]

J hopefully it is healing pain and nothing else. You know if farting hurt as much as sneezing, hiccupping or burping does-we would all be in SO much trouble!!!! Keep us posted on you pain. Keeping my fingers crossed here for ya.

[unique1383840067 2]

I am 6 weeks post op and I am having problems with my appetite & food. I think that I want a certain food but when I do get it I realize that I don't want it. I am currently working on getting my Protein in. Having trouble eating 6 small meals a day. Can barely eat 2 oz during meal time. Any suggestions.

[DevilBlueDress 189]

I am 6 weeks post op and I am having problems with my appetite & food. I think that I want a certain food but when I do get it I realize that I don't want it. I am currently working on getting my Protein in. Having trouble eating 6 small meals a day. Can barely eat 2 oz during meal time. Any suggestions.

Hi Unique,

Most of us in this thread are, at most, 2 weeks post op so you may want to post this question in the August post op thread or start a thread for this question in the Post Op forum.

I hope you get some great suggestions and are able to get all your Protein and meals daily soon.

Molly 10/2/13

[chrisd 1]

Good luck to everyone!!

[mommashari 55]

Today I get to eat food for the first time since surgery. Although it is mashed foods it is food! Scrambled egg here I come. I hope it all stays down. Good luck to me.

[Mid West 99]

Oh enjoy! I keep fantasising about a jacket potato, baked for 90 mins until lovely and soft, mashed with a fork. Then add low fat spread, salt, pepper and devour (well a couple of mouthfuls anyway) lol. The simple things!