pain relief post op

[punte 8]

Hi All

I am 9 days post op and still need pain killers x 3 in 24 hours ,has everyone felt the same need for analgesic also how long is it before you can sleep on your left side ,i normally sleep on my left but find I cannot lie on my left at all at the moment ,it is too uncomfortable

[catwoman7 11,214]

for me it was around three weeks, I think, before I could sleep on my side (I'm a side sleeper, too...)

[Jaelzion 1,127]

Yes, I had quite a bit of post-op pain and I was still taking pain medication every 8 hours when I was 9 days out. There's a whole range of how much pain people experience post-op and you're just toward the higher end of the range, but still normal. I was too and fortunately my surgeon provided pain meds until I didn't need them anymore. Hang in there, it should get better soon. Hugs. 🤗

[HealthyLifeStyle 351]

I was "uncomfortable", but not really in pain. I can tolerate a lot of pain. I refused to take pain meds, even during my 2 days in the hospital. I don't do good on meds, and don't like the way they make me feel.

[punte 8]

thanks all ,actually

my pain is much better to day,the antibiotics are helping a lot for the wound infection

think im getting there slowly but surely!!