I'm home..now what?

I had my surgery Monday and everything went ok.  exept for soooo much more pain than I ever anticipated.  I  am very big and I have most of my weight in my torso so they had to do it open.  Am I the the only one that has went through this I feel like a wimp I don't remember reading alot about post op pain.  I'm now home I can't lay on my bed can't get comfortable the drugstore didn't have my medicine and says medicaid needs pre approbval and it's a Holiday weekend.  Anyway the only thing that keeps me from crying and crying is that it would hurt soooooooooooooooooo bad.  I feel like I have made the worst mistake of my life.  I'm so confused and so depressed.   Why would I be like this when this is what I needed and wanted for years? Thanks for letting me vent. I love you all.

Renee

*hugs* I tried to find you in the hospital but no one would tell me the room and I didn't know your last name... I came home today... I don't understand why they're telling you medicade has to preapprove your meds... I got mine filled today with no preapproval...  do you have a Walgreens near you? that's where I go sweetie... I'm sorry about the pain... I'm having some really bad pain too... my open rny didn't hurt like this one does...  will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.. *hugs* Stephie

Hi Renee, I had surgery last month.  I felt the same way you do but I didn't have open rny.  A lot of people said they slept in a recliner.  I didn't have trouble sleeping in the bed.  After a little while I slept on my left side where the drain was.  The pressure helped with the pain.  I still have some of my pain meds but I a long way away.  Maybe someone near you still has some.  I couldn't image having open rny w/o pain meds.  God bless

where is Richburg? and you have a PM...

Renee, sorry you are in such great pain! I can only imagine. You should have your Dr. paged and let him know that medicaid is wanting a prior authorization. He may be kind hearted and meet you at the office to get you a prescription for something else they will pay for. I imagine your prescription you had was a CII and he can't call that in. He might be able to call you in a stronger CIII. Good luck and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Teresa

((((Renee)))) I am so sorry you are having so much pain.  Call your surgeon and insist that they help you do something about your pain.  You are SOOOO not a wimp.  I had lap RNY and I stayed drugged up for two solid weeks!  I was the wimp! Like others said, try sleeping ina recliner or prop your torso up with pillows and get as comfortable as possible. We all have been through that "I have made a huge mistke." phase.  I know its hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel right now, but your body WILL heal and you will get the full benefit of this surgery.  It just takes time.  GRIT your teeth and get through it.  It will just get better as the days go on.  I promise.  This time next year, you will hardly remember this part.  You will be too busy living life and enjoying your new found freedom. Please, let us know if you need anything.  Vent all you want.  That is what we are here for!  Kathy

Hey Renee: I am sorry that you are having so much pain!  An open RNY is hard on you!  I will be praying for you, but know that you are NOT a whimp!  I had to sleep in my recliner for a week because it hurt to lay down, sit down, stand up . . etc. etc.  Call your doctor right now and tell him about your pain med problem.  You really need the drugs right now. It is perfectly normal to feel like you do.  I did!  We all had the same feelings right after surgery, but believe me you won't believe how much better you will be doing in just two weeks!  And when you get on that scale for the first time you will feel on top of the world!    I don't care what anyone else says, you just went through a MAJOR surgery, so take it easy on yourself, and know that I am praying for you!  If you need to talk e-mail me at [email protected] and I'll give you my telephone number.  Call me anytime!   God will get you through this, your blessings are coming!   Love ya girl! Terri H.

Terri, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE you're 3 mo. pic.   but how did you get your "official" picture from Dr. B??? Hope your weekend is going great.  

Renee,  We are so sorry to hear you are in such pain...but I wanted to let you know that I read this to Joel and he want to let you know to hang in there...he is having pain like that  too.  After his surgery, he was home for a little over a week and was admitted to the hospital again.  But everything is better now and just know that  "this too shall pass"...Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you...we are praying for you!! ~ Deidre