At the hospital in recovery -- How long does pain last?

[mnmlst 249]

Man, this pain suuuucks.

How long until I start feeling better? Sleeved about 15 hours ago.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Are you feeling gas pain or incision/surgical pain? For gas pain, walk and move as much as possible and use a heating pad, and for most people it is gone within a couple of days. For the pain of surgery itself -- take more pain meds. You shouldn't be having pain that sucks -- don't be a hero and try to avoid your pain meds, either. Take as much as you need!

[rileyoshea 15]

I had my surgery on the 25th and I felt no pain from the surgery but that bloody gas bubble was enough to make me want to strangle every single person that walked by my room. I walked as much as I could with that lovely IV drip and as soon as I got home I started to walk the neighborhood. My dogs have never loved me so much as they do now.

By the 4th day out I felt human and then for fun I weighed myself.

The pain is temporary and the number on the scale will make you happy.

Stay strong - and concentrate on getting home to feel better.

All the best wishes!

[Kindle 8,667]

Ditto to above. If it's surgical pain ask for more Meds. If it's gas you've gotta walk walk walk. I really had no pain, just a little cramping from the drain and some bloated discomfort which walking helped with. I had surgery at 3pm and was coherent by 9pm. I intermittently walked and dozed all night and was out walking/shopping after being discharged by 9 am the next morning.

Just remember you had major surgery and that some pain is expected. That's what drugs are for! ☺️

[NewKaren 5]

3-5 days I'd say and then it's bearable, at least in my experience. Feel better!

[CherokeeGirl 25]

Oh sweetie.....you're doing wonderful.....no way i voulda text in recovery.....we're thinking about you

{{{{[hugs}}}}

[JerzyTomato74 91]

Don't be afraid to ask for more pain meds if you need them. They kept me quite comfortable in the hospital so I was not in pain, just some discomfort. Hang in there! I am day 4 post-op and believe me, each day does get better!