TonyaMac 93 Posted December 12, 2013 I know we have all had these problems but I thought I would share mine. My left shoulder is killing me! Not sure if it is from the pneumonia shot I got or the gas. Couldn't sleep very well because I always sleep on my side and well that's not possible with staples. I have a hard time taking a deep breathe sometimes and not sure if that is the gas or if it is from the soreness from surgery. Overall I'm ok, in some pain but making it through. Can't do Jello but I'm doing good on Protein. Not getting in the full 65g but doc says as long as I get some in he is good. He is more worried about getting all my Water in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted December 12, 2013 some pain but making it through Tony some, many people have pain in their shoulder related to gas Its not pleasant, but as everything else, it DOES get better sooner than later it took many/ME for people to sleep on their side their is a thread on that subject (i don't know how to get a link to you, but i'm sure someone else can help with that) thats terrific that you are getting so much Protein in from the shakes (yechhh ) but..........hope the doc enforced that Water is very, very important at your early stage drink now, sip, sip and then sip some more water will continue to ALWAYS be important, necessary (at least 64 oz) for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life glad you feel "pretty" ok except those couple of issues rest and take it easy if possible you just had major surgery (if you forgot ) good luck speedy recovery kathy 1 Arts137 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arts137 1,811 Posted December 12, 2013 You will feel better day by day. Get the Water in. Move/walk as much as you can. I used to sleep on my side, but now I sleep on my back. Go figure???!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGAnn2014 12,992 Posted December 12, 2013 I think doc's right about the Water. Dehydration causes WAY more problems than anything else, seems like. A guy on another forum reported that he passed out after surgery TWICE and fell, due to dehydration. He's so lucky he didn't break anything. Shee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southernsoul 773 Posted December 12, 2013 I'm also a side sleeper, so I tucked a flat pillow under the side of my belly & it helped a lot. I also couldn't take a deep breath for a few days. Definitely focus on getting your Water at first, because dehydration is the really big risk immediately postop. Do as much Protein as you can, but make the Water the priority. Take care of yourself & just know that it gets better. Good luck! 1 Bremartus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2Big2Skate 328 Posted December 12, 2013 I'm a side sleeper and it took a good two weeks before it was comfortable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meltzy 11 Posted December 19, 2013 I was already on my side right after surgery haha. My big air booties, IV, O2 tubes, all getting messed up. Did wreck one IV with hands curled up on side so they had to resite. As for protein: I was sleeved Dec 9 and still not at goal but doing better. Just trying a new shake today has 30 g so might help reach that elusive 65 g goal. Sooo looking forward to Monday when I can move forward to purée/mushy food. ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
