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Hey guys, I’m new to this site and after snooping around for answers I decided it was time to join.
So I had the GS on April 26th. Day one (242 lbs) was no different than day five- I hurt. I have had a stabbing pain near my left incision. A pain that feels like a hot knife is stabbing me in the gut. It hurt so badly to sit on the toilet or in a chair, and the getting up part was the worst. I couldn’t pull my pants up or hardly wipe my rear with tissue without crying out in pain. My husband had to help me out of bed and into bed and forget getting in and out of the car. sleeping is pretty miserable as I’m a left side sleeper, and all I can do is sleep on my back proped up with pillows. Sneezing, coughing, or hiccuping is out of the question as it makes me feel like someone is kicking my stomach through my skin like a football. My insides sound like the Titanic as it was sinking under water- groaning, grumbling, and bubbling with madness. When I drink, the area stokes up a fire. I get relief by taking shallow slow breaths and slightly leaning my top half over a stack of pillows stacked on the top of my couch while standing. It help relieve some of the pressure. I have had my fair share of walking around, as I can’t stand to lay around; but my anti-gravity chair has also become my best friend.
I was on a morphine drip for the first three days I was in the hospital with little nausea and on the last day I was put on a small Dilaudid pill. I took the pain pills for the first two days after coming home, but yesterday I had none at all. Nausea doesn’t really perplex me unless I’m riding in the car, which is weird because prior to surgery I got nauseous a lot and just new I was going to suffer post surgery. I’m thankful for that 🙏. Now if only I could get comfortable at night so I could get some good rest!
Today marks day 8 for me (230lbs) and yesterday was the first day I needed little to no help getting around. This morning I’m able to get in and out of bed without wincing out in pain; however there is still a tight tugging to the left stomach area. The area doesn’t have a lot of feeling on the outside skin when touched. I still can’t bend down or over all the way, but that is improving and I’ve modified my bend into an unattractive open legged squat lol.
My question is- HOW NORMAL IS THIS??? I haven’t seen a lot of people on here struggling with pain after surgery and struggling is all I’ve done! Is this stabbing pain and limited mobility normal???

When the hunger hits, grab a Protein Shake in place of food and remind yourself it’s nourishment and nourishment is what you need to keep pushing on. Every time the urge hit me, I got creative and found a replacement for my craving. I made a spicy vegetable Soup with Protein broth and strained the broth so I could consume just the liquid. That was great for lunch and dinner when I wanted a hot meal. I hated Premier shakes, but I found that I could tolerate the Muscle Milk “knockout chocolate”- 32 G protein and Protien2o tropical coconut Water 15 G protein. Those are my liquid diet staples. Try a yogurt, Jello, popsicle, or sugar free pudding if the urge hits! I always made sure I packed a lunch bag full of things I could consume for my hours away at work. Unfortunately the 2 week prediet is just the beginning! Once you have surgery, water and variations of liquid will be all you can have for the next two weeks. I tried a creamy broccoli soup yesterday and that was so delicious! I can’t wait to have real substance no matter how small it may be.
Good Luck!!! Remember it’s a head game and your in control! Nourishment is key, not indulgence!