Omg so much pain

[roundisashape 712]

i understand! I'm 4 days out, this isn't my first go-round with abdominal surgery, and I still feel like i got run over by a truck. I groused the whole time in the hospital that I didn't think the pain relief regimen I was on was right for me, but couldn't get them to change it - I suspect because it was Thanksgiving and they were short-staffed.

They also sent an occupational therapist in the day after who didn't take it seriously when she was helping me get in and out of bed and I said I felt a burning, ripping sensation behind one incision (the big one in the crease of my belly). Even now that's the number one thing that bothers me - it's not inflamed on the outside, but will burn so badly it brings tears to my eyes.

Hang in there - it has to get better, right?

[ELI.p.m 44]

i understand! I'm 4 days out, this isn't my first go-round with abdominal surgery, and I still feel like i got run over by a truck. I groused the whole time in the hospital that I didn't think the pain relief regimen I was on was right for me, but couldn't get them to change it - I suspect because it was Thanksgiving and they were short-staffed.

They also sent an occupational therapist in the day after who didn't take it seriously when she was helping me get in and out of bed and I said I felt a burning, ripping sensation behind one incision (the big one in the crease of my belly). Even now that's the number one thing that bothers me - it's not inflamed on the outside, but will burn so badly it brings tears to my eyes.

Hang in there - it has to get better, right?

Yes it will!! I had a ripping feeling and was SOOO sore on my right side it was terrible I cried that I shouldn't have DONE it I told the docs I needed strong pain meds n the did up it a bitty . I cried to the nurse that I couldn't get up to the bathroom !! I insisted on the bed pan . I cried to the doctors not to release me on day 3 of my hospital stay because I literally couldn't get even an ounce of Water in me I was afraid to dehydrate now I'm glad they didn't baby me otherwise my recovery would be much slower . YOU NEED TO WALK WALK WALK Today is day 6 I feel SOOO much better I get up on my own n walk more I COULDNT EVEN WIPE MY BUTT my sister in law wiped me twice , now I can do it aaalll by myself lol

[Sleeve101 72]

I'm 9 days out....today wa the day I actually felt ok...I feel pain, but it feels like soreness from working out and at times like I'm ripping something when I get up...oh and I look like I'm pregnant - I'm so bloated!!!

But we can only take it one day at a time...we will get through this....and we WILL BE SKINNY 4/EVER!!!!

[ELI.p.m 44]

@@Sleeve101 working out?!? I'm far from that . I can do pretty much everything basic (today actually). I walk a bit around the house but I had a hernia repair which the docs wouldn't do without a sleeve because if I gained weight after the repair it would be much worse.. Trying to get a full on recovery because I DO NOT want another surgery ????. I've lost 12lbs in 6 days WOW that would of took me 2 months or more

[ELI.p.m 44]

I'm SOOOO bloated too I look preggers also. I wonder when I will be able to suck it in ? ????

[Berlee 10]

I have learned that everyone has different tolerance levels to pain, me I know I am a baby- so I am very nervous for the recovery, previous surgeries have made me very sick... I am hoping to stay hydrated and being able to keep the recommended amounts of fluids down. Give yourself the appropriate healing time for you, don't over do it.

You are you, that is truer than true, there is no one alive who is you-er than you- 'Dr Seuss

[Sleeve101 72]

@@ELI.p.m

I'm not working out yet....just lots of walking...and I'm doing house chores without a problem, just not lifting heavy stuff. That's my workout for now. :-)

I haven't had any kids yet, so I'm pretending I am with my bloated belly...it's kinda fun....lol