Tightness in stomach - 1wk post-op

[Tsaleen 1]

I thought I was feeling better but for the past couple days I feel this discomfort where my stomach is, I am guessing swelling? I am also constantly burping. It is hard for me to get down all of my liquids because of this. I get the best burp if I bend over with my mouth open and well it's hard to explain.

My question, I know I am still healing but how long should I expect to feel this pressure in my chest? Should I still be taking the liquid Vicodin? I have only been taking a small amount at night to help me sleep as this is uncomfortable.

It's 4 am and I can't sleep but I am exhausted.

My incision pain hardly hurts, just where the largest incision is and lower I can feel the healing inside there.

Thanks guys!

[MellieW 0]

It sounds like it could be some residual gas causing the bloating and I wouldn't worry too much about it unless you start feeling pain again.

I know it's hard to get fluids down when you're so bloated, but it's so important to get enough liquids and Protein right now, your body needs it to heal.

I wouldn't take the pain meds unless I really needed them, but then I don't like putting meds in my system if it's not absolutely necessary. If I can tough it out without them, that's what I'd do, but you have to do what's best for you. Do you think Tylenol or another OTC pain reliever would work instead of the Vicodin? Only you know your threshold for pain/discomfort and must do what is right for you.

Hope you feel better soon!