Post Op Discomfort - 4 Days

[orangeisyoung 7]

I'm a big worrier, so let me preface this with that. Also, my husband is the type who always just tells me to chill out, everything is going to be fine.

But I just wanted to vent/question a bit. I'm 4 days post op, surgery was the 8th. I'm not in pain too much, although the incisions sting when I twist too much. I'm off the pain meds, except Tylenol, and am probably going back to work tomorrow.

But I'm soooo bloated and full feeling constantly. Is that normal? I should be able to go to full liquids, but every time I try anything thicker it makes me miserable. I have my husband out getting Sonic ice and pedialyte to try to get a leg up on being dehydrated.

This is mostly just a vent, but I'm also nervous because I feel like I drank too much broth on my 1st day post op and maybe I messed something up...

[Leepers 1,195]

You're fine! It took me two weeks to feel somewhat normal. I didn't have much interest in food for a couple of weeks either. Just take it slow and easy.

[Corridor72 518]

I agree with Leepers-it takes some time to feel COMPLETELY normal. I felt "almost" normal in less than a week but that bloated feeling hung around for awhile.

[Sharpie 3,306]

You will be fine.. first thing you need to do is relax.. sip Water or liquids as often as you can.. take something for Constipation. milk of mag or something.. that bloated feeling could be gas and or constipation.. don't overdo it.. if you have a physical job you might want to take a little more time off.. if not, just do what you have to.. it takes about a week or 10 days or so to feel pretty normal..I used a heating pad on my shoulder pain and rested as much as possible... Good Luck you will do great...Follow all of your Dr's instructions...