I fell down the steps 10 days post-op!

[newjules 1]

Hello! First of all I'd like to say that even though this is my first post, I've received a lot of advice and encouragement from many of you here so thank you! I had my laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery on December 2nd, 2014 and I'm happy to say I've had an amazing recovery! I started my journey at 5'6 weighing 265lbs at my heaviest, 256lbs on surgery date and 10 days post op am now at 240lbs ????????I stopped taking my pain meds about 4 days after surgery, I can sleep in whatever position I want, I've been trying pureed foods and have never felt nausea, haven't vomited or felt uncomfortably full. I'm feeling great....but

Just a couple of hours ago I fell down the steps...only 5 steps, but I hurt my bum and my elbow, and of course I'm concerned about my insides, I just had major surgery a few days ago. I feel ok, my incisions look fine and everything seems normal but I'm still a little nervous. Will be calling my surgeons office tomorrow to see what she says. Did anyone ever go through something like this? Should I be more worried?

Help. ????

[AuriP 420]

I fell flat on my side about a week out from surgery. I was concerned too, my nurse told me as long as it isn't super sore or leaking then I'm okay. I haven't had any problems since, and I've fallen down some stairs a few weeks ago. I'm 9 week post op.

Edited December 12, 2014 by AuriP

[bellabloom 2,467]

No. Your insides have healed quite a bit by now. Unless you fell hard right onnm your stomach and your having pain there or bleeding, don't worry.

But be more careful. You don't want to derail yourself with a broken leg!

[aelovelady 243]

I fell down the steps 2 weeks after surgery, cracked my tail bone which still hurts 5 weeks later!

[newjules 1]

No. Your insides have healed quite a bit by now. Unless you fell hard right onnm your stomach and your having pain there or bleeding, don't worry.

But be more careful. You don't want to derail yourself with a broken leg!

Thanks! That makes me feel better. And yes I'll be more careful ????

[filmgal 45]

Yesterday I fell for the first time since knee replacement surgery in March last year. I am 7 weeks post op and I feel really sore. Still do. I am concerned too. I have a nasty ache on my left side in my back. Will call Doc today. I need my right knee replaced as soon as possible. I am dragging my leg around and now my right hip hurts too. It was the reason I fell. I stumbled and couldn't stop my fall. Lay on the floor, for a bit reviewing parts before I stood up. Looked a bit like a giraffe getting up. Butt first. I will survive!

It was nice to know I am not alone in the stumblebum category. Brings new meaning to the term erectile dysfunction...

[newjules 1]

I fell down the steps 2 weeks after surgery, cracked my tail bone which still hurts 5 weeks later!

[newjules 1]

I fell down the steps 2 weeks after surgery, cracked my tail bone which still hurts 5 weeks later!

Oh no! I heard that hurst for a long time. I hope you are feeling better. It's been a couple of days since my fall and other than a sore bum and bruised elbow I'm feeling great thank god nothing serious happened