PAIN Help

HI yall well i got my surgery on wednesday i am in alot of pain even with the pain i have been walkinh alot but omg it really hurts.i cry most of the time i dont know what to do Help Kassandra I just Got Home today

Hi Kassandra - I know you're in pain - but hang on in there!!! I'm 1 1/2 postop from gallbladder surgery - and this surgery has been definately PAINFUL. In fact, I thought more painful than my RNY but my mom who was there told today that I was pressing on the pain pump at the hospital which really surprised me cause I thought I "didn't" have any pain. Though I can remember having discomfort coming home - I don't recall getting/buying pain medication for my recovery at home. However, with the gb surgery I've had to buy pain medication..go**** is the worst pain!! However, it is something unpleasant we all have to go through to get to be healthier people. I think this pain reminder will also make us think that having WLS is no picnic. There is a lot of pain involved and as such after we're in recovery and getting on with our lives we should not take for granted the gift we have been given of making this surgery/tool work for us for a lifetime. Lots of people tend to forget all they went through and go back to old habits and even to their former selves. I think what has helped is keeping a photographic memory of the progress which I have and remember that I NEVER want to go back to my former self. So good luck to you - hang on in there. Take all medications and follow your doctor's instructions to the letter that will help you recover more quicky. Take it easy!

Hi Kassie, Sorry I couldn't be more supportive once my surgery hit. I was in the hospital until wedn...I had a HORRIBLE time...and thursday I still couldn't bring myself to even walk around to much...friday felt better, but didn't last too long-got tired very quickly. I was in so much pain in the hospital and at home, and I couldn't take the pain meds. I started to refuse them the second day in the hospital. They did try to switch meds, but the new meds made me just as sick, so I winged it without pain meds since day 2. The pain meds were sooo sweet that I think I was experiencing "dumping" from it. It's not a nice feeling and I'd rather sleep through the pain then to have lived with that. I've cried a little everyday, but a little less each day...and am feeling pretty good now. I hope you get through this with the grace of God and find yourself a happier and healthier person. I'm thinking of you. Laurie P

you need to still walk. altho it hurts its the best thing. some of the pain could be from stiffness and more. keep your head up. it will get better. Drink your fluids as well.

I hope you feel better. But if you are in pain you really need to call your surgeon.

How are you feeling today Kassandra? Walk, and cough! Drink your protein and fluids. Each day will get better. Use a pillow over your stomach to cough. Did you call your doc about the pain? Hugs to you girlfriend! Blessings, Tami