How active were you the days following your surgery?

[Harsha 168]

I know everyone is different, but....

I'm having my surgery on the 21st, I have a client going out of state on the 23rd and I'm staying at her house to pet sit her dogs. Luckily, I don't have to walk them, they just play in the backyard. I'm really hoping I'm not in a lot of pain. All I really do is sleep over night there, I'll be home during the day (with my dogs). I'm just really nervous that I'm going to be in pain and uncomfortable staying at someone elses house the first week after my surgery.

[Renkoss 420]

I can tell you that when I came home from the hospital (I was there for 2 nights), I was able to go up and down the stairs to my bedroom, however slowly, and that being in my bed and laying down was a bit tricky until I figured out a position that was comfortable to be in. You will be sore that first week. Like my husband said to me, you have literally been stabbed in 5 different spots on your abdomen. They need to heal both inside and out, so yes you are sore. You will have pain meds, and I know for the first few nights, I made sure to take my pain med right before going to sleep. That helped a great deal to get quality sleep. It might be easier to sleep in a recliner or propped up on a couch the first couple of nights.

You should get up and walk around at least for 5 minutes every 1-2 hours after surgery. This will aid in the healing process.

[Harsha 168]

Thank you! Recliner might be a good idea too so the dogs wont try to sleep with me. Although, I don't mind it... I know it'll be hard to get comfortable for a while.

[Icantbelieveit 955]

Dont take pain meds for a few hours before you drive. I know the ride home was really pain filled with every bump and holding stuff against my incisions.

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[catwoman7 11,223]

I really had almost no pain. Just sore abs. It was tricky to change positions (e.g. from lying down to sitting or standing) because of my sore abs, but that was about it. I think I was more tired that first week than anything else.

[Harsha 168]

I hope that's my case ^^^^^

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