I made it!!!

hey everyone I just got home today I had my surgery on Tues and got out today...feeling very very sore..didnt expect this much pain.but my family is all behind me and that helps a lor what else do to get thru the pain?? Well thanks for listening Jeam

Hi Jean, Glad you made it through ok. Did you get pain meds to take at home? I got Percocet and they really helped me the first couple of days. Walking also helped with the gas pains. I bought a DVD called Walk Away the Pounds before surgery and struggled along to the beginning one mile walk. It helped a lot with my gas pains.

Welcome to bandland Jean. I was a little surprised by the pain also - it was worse than I thought but not "put me out of my misery" bad. I had liquid percoset for at home and was off pain meds by day 4 and have been sore and tired but doing well since. If you got presciption pain meds take them - its worth it. If not call your doctor and see if they can call you in some or try liquid tylenol. Good luck I hope it gets better for you! Lynn Banded 9/12/05 299.5/275/???/140

I am glad you are home, safe and sound! I thought the percocet was making me dizzy, so went off it on 2nd day home. Found out that it wasn't that and restarted it. Doc said don't be a hero, and I'm not. I just went off the percocet ****asional liquid tylenol) about 4 days ago, and I am 2 weeks post. Use the meds if you need to. It is temporary. I am still sore, but not in "pain" perse. Good luck..... Denise