Ohhhh the pain!!!

Ok Sheila you were right!!! OMG!! The right side of my stomach is killing me and thats not even where the incisions are!! Every time I get up or walk the right side (where my abs should be) LOL are killing me!!! Is this normal and if so when will it end??
Tessie you say you have no pain?? How can that be??
Why am I in such pain then? OMG!! I just took another lortab. I have to take one every 4 hours. Its so hard to even go potty!! If I have to go #2 boy am I in trouble!! I won't be able to reach it!! I know...TMI ...sorry!! LOL
I am suppose to be resting but I am restless!! I can't get comfortable!! I'm afraid if I lay down I won't be able to get back up!! LOL

Debi

Debbie;      So sorry you are having so much discomfort.   I wish I had wonderful words of wisdom for you, but unfortuntelly it is just a matter of time for the healing.   I can assure you that every day will be better.  Keep walking and sipping tha****er.  They are great healers.   Sally

AWWWW Debi. {{{{{{HUGS}}}}} I know that it is easy for me to say, but pretty soon this discomfort will be a distant memory. Everyday will get better and better. Keep your eye on the big prize and try not to let it take you down.  You are in my prayers.  I'm glad that you have people to help out. If you need to take the pain pills then take them. It is very temporary and rest is a good thing. (My philosophy only. )  Take Care~~ Diane

I am sorry for your pain. I feel lucky to have had Lap RNY w/ Caruana's former partner, Panamanglore. Very little pain & only took 2-3 Loratabs the day I got home. However, I had three open abdominal surgeries in the past & I remember all too well how bad the pain was!! You are so right about trying to go #2...OUCH!! That was when I realized what those handrails in the hospital bathroom was there for...LOL I used a stool softner after I had the open surgeries & it helped. Best of luck to you!

dearest debi:   so sorry you are in pain!!!!!!  what a ****** ....sounds like that is where the internal surgery was.............at least it is over and each day (actually every hour) should bring relief in the form of healing and recovery..........i think it may be better to go potty #2 than to be constipated (always wanted to use that one ).........just trying to help and cheer you up!!!!!!!  and  i am sending you more healing hugs XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX so everything gets better ,quicker for you!!!!!!!! congrats on the surgery .. you are a winner   love, hugs, best wishes, christina

I hope you feel better soon!!    Stay comfortable......and get some stool softeners...

DEB.....I'M SO SORRY YOU ARE IN SUCH PAIN.  I HAVE SOME MINOR PAIN BUT NOTHING LIKE YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT.  I AM A LITTLE RESTLESS MYSELF. 

BIG HUGS ((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))

Debi, I too was in a lot of pain post-op, and I can usually handle pain. I called the doc, told him how much I hurt, and he doubled my lortab. I felt so much better and only needed the higher dose for a few days.

feel better soon!

hugs,

P.S., I don't think we can relate amount of pain to a particular doctor. I had no gas pain whatsoever, but a lof of left side pain. My roomate was filled w/gas, but after 1 day took no pain meds. (same doc.)

We're all different and our bodies react differently to the same surgery.