Post Op and I feel awful! please help

[Elationpod 0]

Today marks my 3rd day after surgery. I still feel nauseous, I'm still sore, it hurts to cough or laugh, my tummy itches like crazy, and I still have this stupid drain on!!! Is this normal to still feel loke this? any tip?

[TxCalico 69]

Everyone responds differently, so be patient with your body. This is the worst, and every day now should get a little better - and soon it will start getting a lot better!

[southernsoul 773]

I wasn't nauseous, but I had awful diarrhea for the first 6 days...and there was nothing left to come out, believe me! I was sore for about 2 weeks, too. Just give your body the time it needs to heal. Sounds like you are right on track, even though I know it sucks at first. Hang in there!

[Elationpod 0]

Thanks for your responses! I kind of wish I made a bowel movement. I have not made one yet. I am so nervous for some reason. I juat want to do evrythg right. I been addind benefiber to my shakes maybe that will help

[kmbrcvzs 23]

I am 3 days out and came home yesterday. I am sore but besides that just being home helps so much. I got my drain out b4 I left the hospital and they told me I can shower today! I can't wait it is going to feel so good to blow the stink off. My main concern is getting my liquid requirements in. I saw in my book it says to aim for 4oz every hour. So I am going to try and follow this today. Good luck with your journey!

[yjt45 10]

I'm on day 4 post op today and feel the same way you do, I think the drain and fatigue are the worse symptoms for me. I don't get the drain out till the 30th and I fear pulling it out on accident. I agree with everyone else though we just have to hang in there and remember why we're here and know

it will get better........good luck!

[Elationpod 0]

Its great to know that I'm not alone at this current time. My drain comes out on the 29th and I can't wait! Time will prevail!