2 Weeks post op and still in pain....
Hi There!!
I am 2 weeks Post Op today and down 15 pounds since surgery. That's about the only good thing going right now =]
I am still in a lot of pain. In the front of my stomach and on the right side. I still sleep in a recliner because the pain is to intense to sleep in my bed. I did try to drive yesterday and that was a huge mistake. The pain was so bad when I was trying to get in and out of my SUV and even when I reached for the steering wheel. It almost feels like I pulled something. I even start to hurt when I sit up straight in a chair....Did anyone else have this much pain 2 weeks out from surgery?
I am getting 38+ grams of protein in and almost 64oz of water (I'm on full liquids). I find it really hard to drink anything right now and get nauseous when I do. I also feel like I ran a marathon. I am so tired! I am thinking that this is completely normal though. I did have a migraine today and had to take my heavy meds which made me so sick to my stomach. grrr.
I see my surgeon tomorrow and have a list of questions for him. I think my biggest issue is the pain. Sorry about venting but I feel like it is taking forever to recover! I just want to feel better =[
Healing time is different from person to person. Keep in mind that this is a major surgery, and not as casual as we treat it out here online. Soreness is expected for a few weeks more, and tolerance of that soreness varies. I was off pain meds within a couple of weeks and only taking them at night because of discomfort (but not intense pain).
Valerie
DS 2005
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes
Sleeping during the day will help you heal - more than being in pain will!
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Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
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