Relieving the pain

[justabitunique 29]

Does anyone know of anything I can do to help get rid of the muscle soreness in my stomach? I'm a little worried to put a heading pad on it, even over clothes, considering my incisions are there. I got suggested ice packs and will try that as well but was wondering if you guys did anything in particular to heal that pain faster? Also, I've been walking, drinking Water and getting in Protein. Walking helps with my gas, but not my stomach pain.

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[Armygalbonnie 643]

I'm 7 weeks out tomorrow and I STILL have pretty hard right side pain. My surgeon said it can take up to 10 weeks to heal. I try to walk every day but I have to watch my speed. If I want to get to a cardio level I have to bind my stomach with the wrap I got from the hospital. I say keep moving but don't overdo it. My surgeon said yes to ice but no to heat.

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[justabitunique 29]

I'm 7 weeks out tomorrow and I STILL have pretty hard right side pain. My surgeon said it can take up to 10 weeks to heal. I try to walk every day but I have to watch my speed. If I want to get to a cardio level I have to bind my stomach with the wrap I got from the hospital. I say keep moving but don't overdo it. My surgeon said yes to ice but no to heat.

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Oh wow! I'm sorry you're still hurting. I have to hold my stomach when I walk and lean forward. It hurts to stand straight because it pulls at my stomach. I'm also afraid I'll mess something up if I stand correctly. I pray you feel better soon!

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[AC3 51]

I used a heating pad on low. Made it feel some what better.

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[Autumn Fury 67]

I used ice packs and a small pillow held against my stomach every time I laid down and sleeping.

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[Armygalbonnie 643]

@justabitunique Thank you. I'm really thinking I've either hurt myself or I have adhesions. I know by reading so many posts on this site, this is not typical pain. I'm sure you will feel better every day, as you move through this journey. Don't feel like you can't take your pain meds or another pain reliever authorized by your surgeon. It's better to stay ahead of the pain. I wish you the best of luck!

[justabitunique 29]

@justabitunique Thank you. I'm really thinking I've either hurt myself or I have adhesions. I know by reading so many posts on this site, this is not typical pain. I'm sure you will feel better every day, as you move through this journey. Don't feel like you can't take your pain meds or another pain reliever authorized by your surgeon. It's better to stay ahead of the pain. I wish you the best of luck!

That's why I've been a bit anxious. I see so many posts about people feeling great after day 2 and I still feel miserable.. I've only seen a few people say they still felt bad for weeks.

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[Armygalbonnie 643]

The pain is still here but other than that, I feel GREAT!!!! Just remember, your body was put through a LOT of trauma with surgery. Imagine how a paper cut feels on your finger. You've had 80% of your stomach removed!! There's going to be pain but everyday you will start to feel better. Push to get in your liquids and Protein and that will help tremendously. Once you have more energy and you can get up and move and get back to a normal routine, you will feel great too. I took off 2 weeks from work and during that time, I felt drained, hungry and in pain. Once I went back to work and got back to my daily routine, I quickly improved.

[CherCare 34]

Just until gas gets out. Up to now I've just little burps. Now it's big farts.

Sorry for the tmi

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[theantichick 2,204]

I used the heck out of a heating pad. Helped me immensely. Some people were also helped by an abdominal binder, my surgical team said they don't really recommend them, but they don't hurt anything.

[suzzzzz 1,005]

My surgeon said there is no way you will pull stitches or hurt that muscle. Stand up straight to walk. If your stomach feels like it is pulling, hold it or use a binder. I used ice on that part for the first few days and then the pain was tolerable but lasted a couple of weeks.

[justabitunique 29]

I used the heck out of a heating pad. Helped me immensely. Some people were also helped by an abdominal binder, my surgical team said they don't really recommend them, but they don't hurt anything.

I use my binder and it's been a life savor! Lol.

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My surgeon said there is no way you will pull stitches or hurt that muscle. Stand up straight to walk. If your stomach feels like it is pulling, hold it or use a binder. I used ice on that part for the first few days and then the pain was tolerable but lasted a couple of weeks.

Mine told me that as well. I was so worried I would "break" something or pop my pouch or stitches but he said little can be done to do that- basically just progressing your diet before you should.

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