The worst pain ever

PinkLyfe
on 4/20/12 6:12 am, edited 4/20/12 6:14 am

I had my VSG mon. And I'm in the worst pain then I imagined. I just coughed without warning and it sent me over the edge in tears. It felt like something popped thru on my right upper side of abdomen. I was due for my pain meds so I took them but doubled the dose. I was having a painful day aside from that episode. I'm now icing my abdomen and I'm starting to feel some relief. When does this get better??? When does this turn around? When does the pain lessen? I feel as much pain as I did on the first day post op.

MajorMom
on 4/20/12 6:31 am - VA

DS on 08/09/07

When are you supposed to see your surgeon? You might want to call and let them know how much pain you're in and that it's not getting better. Keep us posted.

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
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PinkLyfe
on 4/20/12 6:50 am

I'm scheduled for a follow up appt on April 26. I called today and told the patient coordinator that I have a new onset of burning type sensation/ pain. He said that is normal and that it would get better as the muscles loosen up. He didn't seem to concern

MajorMom
on 4/20/12 7:19 am - VA

DS on 08/09/07

If it gets worse or you start running a fever, call your surgeon and get yourself to the ER.

--g

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
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DS on Aug 9, 2007 with Dr. Hazem Elariny

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on 4/20/12 9:11 am - Jacksonville, FL

RNY on 02/29/12

Don't be afraid to check with your surgeon if the pain is bad. Also, keep an eye on your temp.

Lee ~
on 4/20/12 10:52 am - CA

VSG on 02/17/10

I'm so sorry that you're in so much pain. Please do keep an eye on your temp to be sure you're not having an infection. Call your surgeon again and make them listen.

Coughing will be painful. Keep a pillow close so you can hold it close to yourself if you cough or sneeze.

On day 5 I got down 64oz of fluids and walked on the treadmill. I'm concerned about your pain level. Are you still taking pain meds? I think I gave up the Vicodin on day t or 6.

HW: 249 SW: 229 GW: 149 Age: 63 - Body by Sauceda - 12/2011

loverofcats
on 4/20/12 11:22 am

VSG on 08/30/10

If the pain is a burning pain, are you taking an acid reducer or PPI? Excess acid can cause some pain. As the others have said, use a pillow for support when you cough and if you start running a temp 100 F or higher call your surgeon right away.

I had some complications, but I was feeling better by day five and wasn't taking any pain pills. The side may feel more sore, since that is where the stomach was removed. Just keep up with the pain meds and don't let it get too bad, before you take another dose. If you wait too long, it won't be as effective. You could use liquid Tylenol in between your doses of pain meds, if needed. Liquid Tylenol is safe to take.

gail

Thenewme55
on 4/20/12 12:35 pm - WA

VSG on 01/12/12

Don't hesitate to call your surgeons office as often as you feel you need too. I had more pain than most that I have heard. He told me he had to cut a muscle and believe me, it hurt so bad I thought I couldn't stand it. Just getting in/out of bed made me cry. I continued pain pills for over a wee****il it subsided. Call the doc's office again just to make sure they are aware of your pain and to ease your stress. That's what they are there for! I wish a speedy recovery for you!!

HT 5'1"~HW 224~SW 212~GW 124 VSG 1/12/12
-8 lbs pre-op Month 1 -30 lbs, M2 -8, M3 -9, M4 -6.5, M5 -6.5, M6 -6, M7 -3, M8 -4, M9 -6, M10 -6, M11 -2 , M12 - "You must start with a positive attitude or you will surely end without one."

PinkLyfe
on 4/20/12 12:58 pm

I just sent my husband out for a thermometer and liquid Tylenol . Great idea! The burning sensation doesn't feel like heartburn burning but more like muscle burn. When I coughed. Excruciating pain. Im less then thrilled with the front office of my surgeon. This is day 4 and I can't walk around my house with out holding my abdomen. I can't even imagine getting on a treadmill much less walk around the block.

PinkLyfe
on 4/20/12 1:02 pm

Yes, I'm still taking lortab. Every 4 hrs through out the day and night. I upped it to 10mg. (from 7.5mg) I did this on my own since I was not feeling as much pain relief as I would have liked and the front desk never put me thru to my surgeon. Just told me its all normal.

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