surgery

flower · May 11, 2005

Just a little worried having surgery on a thursday and my two daughters dance recital on on saturday do you think I will be able to go do the give you pain medication prescription after surgery? let me know

Jammin & Losin · May 11, 2005

My Dr. did give me pain meds after surgery so that should help you. Maybe if you take it easy you will be able to go. If the seats are going to be hard you might want to take a small pillow with you so you will be more comfortable.

alatina · May 12, 2005

its a very quick recovery from what I read here and from my own experience there should be no reason you cant get to your daughters recital.Im still a bit bloated and a few things but nothing that keeps you from a recital Id think.good luck

Alexandra · May 12, 2005

I don't know about that, Flower. I found pain meds to be VERY disorienting, so though I had a prescription I went without from day 2. On Friday after my Wednesday surgery I was pretty beat, but able to move around fairly well without too much discomfort. I think I spent most of the day in a recliner and just walking around the house.

Sitting in one position for any more than 30 minutes or so might be very uncomfortable. If you have freedom of movement or can take breaks, you should be OK.

vinesqueen · May 12, 2005

Just be sure you don't over do it, I would have been able to go, but I would have been very,very tired by the end of the recital. I had prescription pain meds, but they didn't affect my mind

paula · May 12, 2005

Hi Flower,

My doc does NOT prescribe pain meds post surgery, just liquid tylenol!

So, the recital is 2 days later? You will be sore, but I think this is doable! I agree with the others about not "over doing" it, and taking a small walk every so often. Wear comfy clothes, nothing tight fitting. The pillow is also a great idea.

A dance recital is somehting I would NEVER miss!

scottygyrl · May 12, 2005

I had surgery on a Thurs., and got out of the hospital in Fri. and went to the movies and shopping (in mexico) on Fri. night. I didn't take the pain pills, I really wasn't in much pain. I think you'll be alright! Good luck!

nygrl · May 12, 2005

i had surgery on thursday and didnt get out of the hospital until saturday... im sure i could have gone to a recital that night and just sit..i was on pain meds.. much needed pain meds...but just sitting would have been fine, i just wouldnt plan on going anywhere after.