Post-Op nastiness, ways to get through it?

[kacee 3]

There's only one miracle drug for feeling poorly after surgery and that is to WALK. It absolutely positively can NOT be stressed enough. Every time my shoulder hurt, I got up and walked. Every time my incisions felt tight, I got up and walked. Just a turn around the house several times made a huge difference. You'll feel that gas start to shift. You will be burping and pooting and I mean a LOT for the first week. It what you WANT to do. And each time you walk you will feel that gas shift and look for a way out....blessed relief! I also took a lot of gas-X which helped.

[Sara101 0]

Hi I just got out of hospital yesterday, had lapband surgery monday morning that day had alot of pain in my left side from gas I just got out of bed and walked it really helped and the hospital wanted me to blow in a breathing device to help me cough so I would not get pnenoma , you just have aot of gas. sara

[Ses 0]

Hi I just got out of hospital yesterday, had LAP-BAND® surgery monday morning that day had alot of pain in my left side from gas I just got out of bed and walked it really helped and the hospital wanted me to blow in a breathing device to help me cough so I would not get pnenoma , you just have aot of gas. sara

hey :thumbup:

I had my lapband replaced on tuesday so... that's monday in America, so it was literally the same day. hehe

I think you're right though! Walking is the big key... the faster you can get yourself off the painkiller drip and walking, the better.

The gas goes faster when you make your body start to move... it wakes up your bodys functions, I think.

[Sara101 0]

Hi this is Sara Wow why did you have it redone, Yes today is 4 day post op I feel much beter, I really have not used pain killers have them but really dont need them I really want to feel my bodies needs, Pain killer will not take gas pains away, walk walk walk, get up stand sit up, I have noticed that I have not really have alot of good sleep because of trying to get comphy, but with alot of pillows, getting up and walking also surger free popsicles it has helped. I slept pretty good today. Make sure you take your multi vitmiam pill, drink your protien drink it may take you 2 to 3 hours to finish but believe me it gives you power. Well if you want you cn keep in contact. Sara

[Mommiex6 0]

I was banded 2/9/2010 feel like i got run over by a mack truck. My ribs are KILLING me, my port feels like it coming thru the skin. I took the liquid loratab, but then i slept for like 15 hours. i didnt like that much woke up so queasy and thirsty. so now i just taking it easy sipping my broth and tea and using the heating pad. i know the pain will pass, my doc said it from the liver retractor, and i had a lot of adhesions from past surgeries that he removed. just taking it one day at a time. Looking forward to valentines day, i get to move up to Carnantion instant breakfast!!!!!!

[Sara101 0]

I had surgery on monday the 8th iam 4 days post op, already eating Jello, one popsicle after another will relive inflam. I drink Water, tea, protien drinks, take multi vitamian I have strained cream Soups, cottacheese. My left side hurts alot but thats were the port is, its not going to come out. use alot of pillow, walk alot this relives the gas in body. well hope you feel better soon everone sy 1 week & half we will feel better sara

[miss_seeann 0]

I, too, feel like roadkill from a Mack Truck!! I went to the ER today to see if all the pain in my legs was due to a blood clot, thank god it's not. They said, at ER, sometimes you are positioned in odd positions to get the cathader in during the surgery. Most likely my pain and soreness is due to a frog like position that they use. :scared2: Also I haven't been taking much of the narc. just because I don't like the way I feel on them, but the Dr. said to use as directed until this pain goes away. As for the chest pain, mine isn't that bad, my gas moves easily when I walk. I am so thankful for this forum. You are not alone in this, you can always cry on our shoulders! :crying: Good Luck~

[Woodstock girl 0]

The shoulder pain is caused by the gas they used to blow up your stomach area. The pain is temporary. Your neck and throat is sore due to the position during surgery and having the tube down your throat. It will pass. Did your hospital give you a breathing thingee? You blow hard on it like you're blowing up a balloon. If they didn't give you one, get someone to bring you some balloons and blow on them periodically to get your lung function back. I know what you feel like, but it only lasts a few days, so just bear with it, take your pain med and dream of how you will look in those size 8 jeans!!

[XxMariposaxX 1]

Hey everyone!

I'm 6 days post-op and can tell you IT WILL GET BETTER! Just continue to walk to get the gas out and make sure you get in all your fluids. I find that it helps to sleep with a pillow on or next to my port incision to help ease the pain.

Its been snowing here so, I've been doing mall walking... Try it :scared2:

[Mommiex6 0]

yeah im 3 days out now and it is definetly getting better. i have not used any pain meds since the first night home, which i really needed after the long bumpy ride home! havent been out of the house at all. so i been walking back and forth kitchen to living room as much as possible and o yeah it helps get that gas out! doing good on the sugar free clear liquid diet for the most part, just wish i could have some cream Soup. but taking it day by day!!!

[Sara101 0]

Iam 5 days post op yay weighed today 9 lbs lost since monday, tried mash pot / gravery from KFC was so good. only ate about 1/2 ounce but hit the spot. I am starting to adventure out of my house walking a little and come back. I truley recomend walking walking will make you feel much better with everything make everything move and promotes blood flow to organs to heal faster. Everyone can get through it.