Post-Op Day 5 Lots of Pain

[clardoss 6]

I had my RNY on 2/17 and have had severe pain around my incision sites. Particularly the open wound from where my drain was. I'm really trying not to be a downer about this, but it's really difficult when my husband who had GS on the same day is doing so much better.

Has anyone else encountered this?

I'm also having a horrible time getting the Protein Shakes down. I can do Water and broth no problem but the shakes seem to sit in my throat.

I know that I need to take things slowly and body is having a massive adjustment, but it's really hard not to compare myself to my husband or what others are doing who had their surgery around the same time.

[James Marusek 5,244]

It is always hard right after surgery. Your body is in a major heal mode. So don't be too stressed about meeting the Fluid and Protein daily requirements. Just keep trying and eventually you should be able to get there. I didn't have a port so I can't compare to your pain levels. I stayed off the pain medicine once I left the recovery room. And my pain levels never went above a 2 on a scale of 1 to 10. I found that walking, walking, walking minimize the pain and made the recovery process much smoother and quicker.

[Cervidae 2,389]

I'm sorry you're in so much pain, and I can assure you it's only going to get better, probably much better, and soon. And comparing yourself to others is only ever going to make you miserable. I've been having to learn this lesson as well. No one else has your body, your history, your hormones, etc. Just keep taking care of yourself and give yourself as much time and tlc as you need to heal. You'll get there.

[JengaBee 38]

I wasn't able to drink Protein shake for about two weeks post op. It made me feel super nauseous.

Try not to compare yourself to anyone, especially your husband who had a different surgery than you! You had your stomach cut AND your intestines rerouted.

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[SugarCali 9]

I'm 5 days post op and finally feeling some relief! Last night was the first night I skipped the rx pain meds and did ok with just regular Tylenol. My drain incision hurts still too and all incisions are itchy, itchy!! But getting better day by day, & hope you will too

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[nursesrock74 15]

I had RNY 12/22/15 and the general census is that the pain lasts about 3 weeks, especially at the largest site. Some people don't tolerate shakes well that is why my dietician recommends powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder. It is clear, unflavored and can be added to anything. Just a thought.

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