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Surgery date was 12/17, so today is day 4. I move from Clear liquids to full liquids. Yeehaa. I am still hurting quite a bit, but I'm reasonably certain it's gas rather than incisions. I've been so constipated then just had some pretty serious diahrrea. (Hey, I'm really just happy *something* is coming out, maybe some of the gas will pick up on the trail!) Yesterday I was having some serious regrets and was hoping that today I'd be feeling better. Not so far. ;) (Of course, it's just after 6 am, so the day might get better! Hoping!)

Someone please tell me I'm going to feel better, soon!

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Hang in there!! Take your pain meds & knock yourself out.. I promise everyday gets better & better.. I really started felling good on day 4 post op. Just kept myself medicated through the carppy days until then.....

By day 7 I almost feel like I didn't have anything done, besides the modified diet & gas! :-)

So keep on keeping on. I promise it gets better.

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It DOES get better. I remember thinking "What in the world have I done?" but that passes and everything starts looking brighter. There are still days that I move wrong and get a twinge but for the most part there are very few side effects still holding me back on day 14. I still dont stretch up a lot or turn really quick....but I can sleep the whole night through without ouching everytime I move. During the day my students are not noticing anything odd anymore. My co-workers say I look much more rested and healed lately. Just give it a few more days. It will be a blessing soon instead of a curse.

Steph

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Surgery date was 12/17, so today is day 4. I move from Clear Liquids to full liquids. Yeehaa. I am still hurting quite a bit, but I'm reasonably certain it's gas rather than incisions. I've been so constipated then just had some pretty serious diahrrea. (Hey, I'm really just happy *something* is coming out, maybe some of the gas will pick up on the trail!) Yesterday I was having some serious regrets and was hoping that today I'd be feeling better. Not so far. :( (Of course, it's just after 6 am, so the day might get better! Hoping!)

Someone please tell me I'm going to feel better, soon!

Jewelee,

right there with ya! Same surgery date, same feelings. I do feel a little more clear headed than I did yesterday. Gas pain is awful!!! My stomach/intestines?? are rumbling and making noises and I'm starting to feel like I won't barf if I eat something other than a popscicle.:rolleyes: I was also thinking what the he*l did I just do to myself? I know its only for a few days but honestly my 3 c-sections weren't this uncomfortable afterward. Oh well, it'll pass and when the scale starts to go down..I'm sure I'll forget all about the nausea and being grumpy. Hang in there, we'll get thru this! :sick

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Today is day 4 post surgery for me also. I am feeling pretty good today. The gas seems to be moving today, at least easier than it has been, LOL. I can definitely tell a difference between yesterday and today and hopefully this trend continues.

Hang in there, it won't last.

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Thanks so much for your replies. It HAS actually been a better day. I'm up more, and not in so much pain. Here's to hoping that the improvement continues!!

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