kaleishab89 20 Posted February 22, 2017 Still in so much pain I don't wanna get hooked on the pain meds I've been walking breathing relaxing Clear Liquids only 2 oz any suggestions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sleeveforme2017 144 Posted February 22, 2017 The pain will get better. it took me about week. I had to stop the pain meds at about day 4 because they kept me awake at night. 1 CocoNina reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pescador 1,374 Posted February 22, 2017 I was 67 and spent 8 hours in the hospital, and took one pain pill when I came home. I don't understand why some of us have pain and others not. I had a hernia too. Please call the doctor when in doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunsells76 2 Posted February 22, 2017 I feel like a majority of my pain came from gas build up. Are you passing gas? Have you had your first post op bowel movement? After things starting moving the pain subsided pretty quickly. 2 kaleishab89 and Dashofpixiedust8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dashofpixiedust8 1,469 Posted February 22, 2017 I understand you don't want to get hooked on pain killers but you also should not suffer in pain. I had to take 4 mg of dialaudid for 3 weeks every 4-6 hours I was in so much pain. I do not do that well after surgery though. You are given pain meds so you so not have to be in so much pain. 2 CocoNina and kaleishab89 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaleishab89 20 Posted February 22, 2017 I feel like a majority of my pain came from gas build up. Are you passing gas? Have you had your first post op bowel movement? After things starting moving the pain subsided pretty quickly.I am passing gas however I have not had a post op bowel movement yet maybe once that happens I'll feel better 2 sunsells76 and Dashofpixiedust8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaleishab89 20 Posted February 22, 2017 I understand you don't want to get hooked on pain killers but you also should not suffer in pain. I had to take 4 mg of dialaudid for 3 weeks every 4-6 hours I was in so much pain. I do not do that well after surgery though. You are given pain meds so you so not have to be in so much pain. Yeah I know I just hear so many stories on how ppl get hooked on pain killers that I'm just scared and don't wanna become that person but I'm taking them sparingly I just wait until I can't bate the pain anymore I'm going to see my surgeon for my post op appointment tomorrow I'll see what he says Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunsells76 2 Posted February 22, 2017 Oh my goodness. I felt so much better after that. How many days post op? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dashofpixiedust8 1,469 Posted February 22, 2017 Yeah I know I just hear so many stories on how ppl get hooked on pain killers that I'm just scared and don't wanna become that person but I'm taking them sparingly I just wait until I can't bate the pain anymore I'm going to see my surgeon for my post op appointment tomorrow I'll see what he says I understand. It can be a scary thing! I have been on pain meds many many many times in my life and I'm thankful I never got addicted. It is better to take them ahead of the pain because it is harder to get it under control if you wait until it's really bad. See what your doctor says though. You will start feel a little better once things get moving and you get rid of the gas and have a bowel movement Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doingit4me2017 93 Posted February 22, 2017 Don't wait till the pain is so bad, nothing takes the pain away when you wait too long. Take them as prescribed and you'll do fine. 2 Pondlife and Dashofpixiedust8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A New New Dawn 1,695 Posted February 22, 2017 Also, try moving around as tolerated to help metabolize the gas and hopefully that will help you heal as well.Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoNina 210 Posted February 22, 2017 I pass gas & have bowel movement. I'm a week & a half post op. It gets better with time but periodically, I get that sharp pain in my incision area & I still ca not sit long periods of time. I feel comfortable & fine standing & walking. Just follow the instructions on your pain meds. Mine were take 4-6 hours a part. If you think you're having an addiction call the psychologist the hospital might of had you talk to pre-op. Height 5'0"Weight for WLS consultation: 216 lbs.Surgery date: 2/13/17Goal: - 71 lbs for healthy BMI (about 145 lbs). Current weight: 194.4 lbsMy profile picture is not me. It's my "FitSpiration" body. 1 Dashofpixiedust8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaleishab89 20 Posted February 23, 2017 Thanks ladies [emoji4] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berry78 4,261 Posted February 23, 2017 Pain meds are important because when you are comfortable, you will move more, moving more helps with the gas and healing process. If you are immobile from pain, you will have a prolonged recovery. Just take the meds as prescribed for the first 3-5 days at least. For those that have had problems with addiction before, let the doc know so the correct med can be prescribed. 1 Dashofpixiedust8 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rubia72 200 Posted February 23, 2017 Yes after surgery I wanted more but the doctor said NO so I put my big girl panties on, cried and then began a Motrin and Tylenol regimen [emoji6] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
