Please...I hurt so bad...could really use a kind word or two...

I'm sorry to hear that you're in so much pain but let me assure you that there is light at the end of the tunnel.  I had my RNY two weeks ago (7/10), had a leak and had to have a second surgery on 7/11.  Needless to say, the back to back surgeries wiped me out.  I was in the hospital 5 nights and even in ICU for 24 hours of that time, so my experience was nowhere near normal.  When I came home, I was in a significant amount of pain and had trouble with the the pain meds.  (Dry heaves, gagging, etc.)  But hang in there!!  Each day gets a little better.  I'm still on the pain meds (no longer gagging or dry heaving, etc), but am cutting it down slowly but surely and am now able to get around a little better and sleep on my side. 

I was lucky to have a great nursing staff.  I probably encountered 20 nurses and aides during my time at REX in Raleigh and only 1 was bad, the others were great and several of them were exceptional.  Sorry to hear about your experience.

Hang in there it will get better.  Focus on the future and how much better you're going to feel when you get the weight off.

Take care.

i wish there was something i couls say to make you better.. but just know im thinking about you

(((((HUGS)))))

I agree, call your doctor and demand something for the pain.
I wish I could help - just know we are thinking of you and sending your (((((hugs)))))

Oh, Lisa, I am SO sorry that you are in such pain and all. I hope that you will be pain free and comfortable real soon. I hope that you will get something to give you some relief SOON!

Lisa

I am sorry you're having such a hard time with the pain.  I agree with the above posts about doing what you can to get your Lortab in, even if it tastes nasty.  It does help.  Also,  Alice is correct, do what you can to move around.  It does hurt, but in the long run it will help the pain subside faster. 

Keep us posted, we're looking forward to cheering you on.

Take care.
Ellen

Sounds like your starting to get some relief, thank goodness...
As bad as it tastes, I would keep up with the anti-nausea and pain meds every 4hrs round the clock. Don't wait till your starting to feel pain then go thru the suffering and waiting for the meds to kick in. Get yourself through the first 5 or so days this way...that's what I did and it helped ALOT! You might sleep more but it's better than dealing with the pain! JMO
Best Wishes!

(((((Lisa))))),

Didn't you know that we don't have flamers on the NC forum ;-). Seriously, I doubt that anyone would ever pass judgement on another regarding pain issues. Pain is an incredibly personal, subjective issue for each person. If you are hurting, you are hurting. I doesn't matter what others might think. When I was sent home, I was sent with an Rx for Oxycontin which are very small and wonderfully powerful little pills. They were a welcome relief to the discomfort of the driive home and several other occasions.

I am so very sorry that you are having a rough ride right now. Please contact your Dr's office if you are unable to manage the liquid loratab or need any additional support. Please don't worry that it's after office hours, just make sure that you get the support you need. Also be sure to get up and walk every hour that you are awake and sip, sip, sip; these things are so important to ensure that you stay hydrated and ward off the possibility of a pulmonary embolism.

I hoping that your recovery is speedy and much gentler.

Warmly,

Barb

Oh Barb, you are so right...the NC forum is such kind, loving group....I thank God for guiding me here!  I have been trying to choke down the meds, and when I can get them down, I don't hurt nearly as bad.  Imagine that! ! LOL!
I don't know why my doc still seems to think that NO pills, not even small ones are to be allowed...I SWEAR I am not taking them for fun and giggles, that's for sure!  It seems that everybody's so concerned about people becoming addicted, that it keeps people who need pain relief from getting it.
But you live and you learn....I'm hanging in there as best as I can...but jealous of those of you who had surgeons that would try anything to make you comfortable.
Love you all, and thanks so much!

Oh God, Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about your pain!!!  You poor thing!  I wish there were something I could say to make you feel better.  Please be sure you don't let the doctor slip by without providing you with something to comfort you this weekend.  You DO NOT want to go to the emergency room on a weekend!

We;re all pulling for you, Sweetie! 

I'm so sorry you're in so much pain.  I can relate...I had surgery 3 weeks ago, and am still in pain (although not as bad as yours) and nauseaus all the time.  Keep reading the boards, because they'll give you strength that it WILL get better.  No one one year out is feeling as miserable as we are now...I wish I could say something to make you feel better, but I fear nothing will help.  Keep in touch with your surgeon or his/her nurse.  Maybe they'll have some better ideas for meds to help.  I wish you the best.  Hang in there!

Jenn