Pain Post open-RNY

Why doesn't anyone mention the excrutiating pain in the first 5-6 days after heving the RNY proceedure by the open method??

I'll mention it....OUCH!!!! Seriously. I tried to cut down on my pain meds too soon...don't make the same mistake. Take what you need and REST. Open surgery requires a longer recovery time than the lap method. Also, when you do move around, it will help to brace your stoma*****ision with a small firm pillow...like a toss pillow for the couch. It will really help. Use the pillow also when you do your deep breathing exercises. They are really important. The good news is that the pain does lessen a bit each day out. It will flare up again if you do too much...so be careful. Feel better soon Marilyn! Hang in there.

Thanks, Kristin. I thought I was the only one who was either a big baby or had zero pain tolerance. I am taking it easy and managing the water and protein really well, so am hopeful that this will turn around soon! Had mine Monday the 5th!

Hello, Why was your surgery open? Did you know it would be? My surgey date is next monday the 19th. Its suppost to be laporscopic. But they said sometimes they have to open. I wish I could back out now. gloria