March 2014 Surgery!

[beckyloo4 40]

Just got home from the hospital and I'm MISERABLE. SORE, can't get comfortable, and the gas doesn't seem to be dissipating. I know this won't last forever, but I feel like I have serious buyers remorse here. I wanted this so badly, but I feel so horrible.

Sorry to hear you are feeling so yucky

You just had a major abdominal surgery, it's gonna take a bit to start feeling normal again. Get some rest, you'll be feeling great in no time!! ((((Hugs))))

[Wallflower7522 328]

I've had a pretty easy time of It so far pain wise until today. When I came home Thursday (Tuesday surgery) I noticed a pulling burning pain between two of my incisions. Today it's to the point I can stand or sit upright for more than a few minutes before it becomes almost unbearable. The pain is low, slightly above and to the left of my belly button. Anyone know if this is normal?

[MrsB5604 1]

I've had a pretty easy time of It so far pain wise until today. When I came home Thursday (Tuesday surgery) I noticed a pulling burning pain between two of my incisions. Today it's to the point I can stand or sit upright for more than a few minutes before it becomes almost unbearable. The pain is low, slightly above and to the left of my belly button. Anyone know if this is normal?

We were told with those symptoms to go see your doctor. Sorry for your pain.

[MrsB5604 1]

For those who are home post surgery- where did you settle once home? Did you sleep in bed or in a recliner? Looking for the most comfortable,easiest option.

[KristinaRnY 455]

I've read a lot in other post op groups of people sleeping in the recliner a few days.. If you sleep in bed my dr said to elevate your upper body 30 degrees.

[beckyloo4 40]

A lot of people said a recliner for the first few days. Believe it or not, I don't own one. So I went and bought one today lol. Surgery this Thursday!

[Blue614 133]

A lot of people said a recliner for the first few days. Believe it or not, I don't own one. So I went and bought one today lol. Surgery this Thursday!

that's my plan as well, getting one this week

[navieblue 4]

Tomorrow is my last day of meals before going on a clear liquid diet...I feel like I need to choose wisely!!!

[WantHealthyLife 2]

Just got my date for revision, March 27th. My biggest fear is failing again. I'm not telling my family until after the surgery, the one person I told I was considering revision said,"oh, the other worked so well". Which blew all my confidence, so to keep positive, only people that are positive know before surgery. My doctor doesn't have me on Pre-op diet?

[Blue614 133]

Just got my date for revision, March 27th. My biggest fear is failing again. I'm not telling my family until after the surgery, the one person I told I was considering revision said,"oh, the other worked so well". Which blew all my confidence, so to keep positive, only people that are positive know before surgery. My doctor doesn't have me on Pre-op diet?

wow! Sorry for that response glad that didn't discourage you. Nothing but positive ppl here. Wishing you success on your big day!!

[Blue614 133]

Tomorrow is my last day of meals before going on a clear liquid diet...I feel like I need to choose wisely!!!

. Sort of like the matrix, the red pill or the blue pill

[knitwit 5]

Got my date today 18 March, so excited.

We're surgery buddies!

[knitwit 5]

@Kimberly I am the 18th also in Colorado.

Lol, me too! Going to university hospital.

[KristinaRnY 455]

I start my liquid diet Monday.... Getting closer!

[kespy74 103]

I've been sleeping in bed but propped up. I've actually been sleeping pretty good. I use a heating pad too.