Pain after surgery?

[AWD12368 30]

I have heard from a few people that the pain afterwards was bad they could not lay down or lift anything for weeks after surgery. I am wondering how accurate this is? I have had 2 c-sections and my gallbladder removed and had no problems with pain or recovery. Will that help me with this or no?

Thank you for any information!

[CherieRyde 227]

My recovery from Lap Band surgery was easier than my recovery from my gallbladder removal.

[Lawrence Baxter 22]

I think it depends on if they've had a hiatal hernia repair or not. I didn't and didn't have any pain except for a slight discomfort on the 2nd day of surgery; there was no significant shoulder pain from the gas. I stayed active after surgery and didn't lie down until 8 PM [after a 8:30 AM surgery]. I even did dishes that afternoon and took a small walk to visit my neighbor. My discomfort the 2nd day was due to the abdominal gas after all of the GASX I took. Talk about relief [and be prepared for an extended period of gas !!]

[AWD12368 30]

Thank you Both!

[ipayne89 27]

The first 2 days after my surgery i couldn't do anything.. But that third day I was moving and getting around fine a little sore not really pain per say. I had my surgery Wednesday and was at church Sunday and driving Monday.. But everyone is different my dr said I must be superman or something.. It gets better the only thing I'm dealing with at this point is wanting to eat food food.. Not puréed food or soups..