5 days out PAIN help?

[eyoung 47]

So here I am on the loosing side only, I feel as though I may be doing something wrong. I am still on a whole heck of alot of pain. 2 different pains are the worse. Chest, heaviness maybe. It feels like something is just sitting there. I cant get a deep breath. Then the other vad one is on the left side kinda deep. I cant stand up straight sometimes I have to hold my tummy. I heard the chest was gas.. should i still have gas? What works? And the left side, is it normal to still have this much pain? I went 14 hrs today without pain meds (yes way to long) I wanted to see if they made a difference (they do lol)

So ok, what have u done for this pain to go away? Will it be with me forever? What r u eating or what did u eat on full liquids? Not really hungry bit I dont want to do myself harm either. Im sticking to babyfood alot. Not so bad really. Thanks in advance for your advice!

Ericca

[lissalv 8]

Hi Ericca,

I'm still pre-op myself, but I have been doing quite a bit of reading on here and might give some suggestions.

There are a lot of people who have said that their gas pain lasted a week or two after surgery. The main way to combat the pain has been to walk as tolerated, as well as a heating pad on the sore area.

Don't forget to get in your liquids, as dehydration is a really big risk in the first couple of months. That will also cause pain/discomfort.

Everyone that I've read on here assures that the pain does get better over time. Don't torture yourself though and make sure you take the medications on time for pain management.

Hopefully someone else on the losing side can add to my comments. I am by no means an expert or a doctor.

Best Wishes!

Melissa

[kahlualouie 3]

I would call your doctor and let him/ her know. I thought I was going to die on post op day 3, but by 5 felt soooo much better. Did you have any other surgery at that time? I had my hiatal hernia repaired at the same time and had a ton of pain with that ( as well as nausea and vomiting). I think you should definitely feel better by now. I'd check in with your surgeon.