My immediate post-op experience

[peteandsummer123 2]

Hey. So I had my surgery on the 27th. I had no idea what to expect pain wise. But let me be honest. It was the worst pain I ever felt in my life times 10. And I've had kids so I have a perspective on pain. I woke up loopy and thinking "hell yes. I got this!' but as the meds wore off, so did that feeling. It went from a pain scale of 1 to 10 within a couple hours. They started with their basic meds, then upgraded me, then went to an iv med. But they wouldn't keep me on that even though the iv worked. They wanted me on something I could take at home which does make sense. I was crying and couldn't breathe from the pain. I had chest pains and couldn't breathe so they gave me an ekg. I was fine. Eventually we got a hold of the pain but it took hours of begging for a different type or a bigger dose of meds. The nurses were so hesitant. The doctors seemed more likely to increase it. I am sorry if this is scaring you but I wish someone had told me what to expect. I ended up staying an extra day to get a hold of the pain. I am doing good now as long as I stay in front of the pain. Set your alarm and wak up to take it in the middle of the night so you don't wake up in the morning in agony. I am up and walking now and picking up and doing laundry....probably doing too much just cause I feel good. Bottom line is, it will get better but it was a terrible first two days. I am glad to be home. Advocate for yourself and don't be embarrassed to express your pain. It's the only way you'll get help. Don't be a hero. No reason.

Good luck and it will get better.

[Travelher 915]

Wow,

Sorry you went through this. I just shows that everyone's experience is different. Some people will have a lot of pain, others not. I was lucky. I've had 5 surgeries (knee acl reconstruction, lap band, c section, breast reduction, rny) -and have to say my rny was the best recovery. Didn't need meds after day 1. But pain was terrible right out of surgery until I got the meds.

I glad you are starting to feel better!

[CakesItUp 34]

Hey. So I had my surgery on the 27th. I had no idea what to expect pain wise. But let me be honest. It was the worst pain I ever felt in my life times 10. And I've had kids so I have a perspective on pain. I woke up loopy and thinking "hell yes. I got this!' but as the meds wore off, so did that feeling. It went from a pain scale of 1 to 10 within a couple hours. They started with their basic meds, then upgraded me, then went to an iv med. But they wouldn't keep me on that even though the iv worked. They wanted me on something I could take at home which does make sense. I was crying and couldn't breathe from the pain. I had chest pains and couldn't breathe so they gave me an ekg. I was fine. Eventually we got a hold of the pain but it took hours of begging for a different type or a bigger dose of meds. The nurses were so hesitant. The doctors seemed more likely to increase it. I am sorry if this is scaring you but I wish someone had told me what to expect. I ended up staying an extra day to get a hold of the pain. I am doing good now as long as I stay in front of the pain. Set your alarm and wak up to take it in the middle of the night so you don't wake up in the morning in agony. I am up and walking now and picking up and doing laundry....probably doing too much just cause I feel good. Bottom line is, it will get better but it was a terrible first two days. I am glad to be home. Advocate for yourself and don't be embarrassed to express your pain. It's the only way you'll get help. Don't be a hero. No reason.

Good luck and it will get better.

I was in the same boat upon wake up but my pain quickly subsided. I was so dry and gas-y I started to panic. Full out anxiety attack. Big dose of Deloidem(?) and I've been fine since. I did crush and take some lexapro to keep it cool

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