bending over? and over-full

[sleevenewbie621 5]

hey all, i'm 5 days post op and i have 2 questions, 1 how long until everyone was able to bend over regularly? i've been trying so hard to take it easy. i have alot of trouble bending over to get my pants and (tmi) wiping when going to the bathroom, getting dressed etc.

2 i'm also having a hard time of getting my liquids in, i've averaged about 30-40oz a day which is not enough according to my dr. but i just feel overstuffed, about to pop, even drinking this amount, will this go away?

thanks!

[erp 2,016]

hey all, i'm 5 days post op and i have 2 questions, 1 how long until everyone was able to bend over regularly? i've been trying so hard to take it easy. i have alot of trouble bending over to get my pants and (tmi) wiping when going to the bathroom, getting dressed etc.

2 i'm also having a hard time of getting my liquids in, i've averaged about 30-40oz a day which is not enough according to my dr. but i just feel overstuffed, about to pop, even drinking this amount, will this go away?

thanks!

Bending got much better about 2 weeks out. At 5 days, I was still sore. Liquids will improve as your post op swelling goes down. I had to create a schedule at first to get liquids in. Give it time, it will get better.

[Sleeving it behind 10]

Bending over will take a while just give it time. As far as liquids try and use a 1 oz medicine cup and sip one every 15 minutes this way you are continually drinking and don't become dehydrated. Good luck