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So I had my surgery on Tuesday. My surgery took almost five hrs due to my digestive system being out of sequence so everythin was hooked up and then had to be cut out and redone because the surgeon noticed it was not rite. I got home yesterday and an in terrible pain. Feels like way more than when in the hospital. I have also had no gas which makes me nervous. I'm going to be seen today as.the redness in my incision is spreading to make back and is hot. Any advice? Anyone been through any of.these problems? Man this was harder than expected.

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I haven't been through anything like that but you DID say "any advice"... :)

It gets better. Once you get past the initial shock of surgery, you will start feeling better every day and get stronger. Be your own best advocate -- call the doctor when you need to, demand they listen if it doesn't seem like they are and take the best care of yourself you possibly can -- it's your time!

Best wishes!

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"My surgery took almost five hrs due to my digestive system being out of sequence so everythin was hooked up and then had to be cut out and redone because the surgeon noticed it was not rite. " /QUOTE

What?!? Wait.... What does that mean? Did the surgeon make a mistake or were your organs in the wrong spot? ... It sounds terrifying either way. While 5 hours of surgery is definitely rough on your body, I'm glad he/she caught whatever it was and took care of it.

Wishing you a fast and comfortable recovery!

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