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That bad, huh? I'm getting banded on 4/18.....it is the "after" that is scaring me....keep us posted because I live on this site and want to know the good and the bad so I'm fully prepared. I've heard you should stay ahead of the pain with your medication ...don't let it get too bad before you take your meds. They gave us the medication for a reason, so we should use it. Heating pad and Fluid. Good Luck and hope you feel better soon.

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I just had my surgery yesterday and I am home recovering now. The pain meds are helping but it feels like i went through a couple of rounds with Hollyfield ugh!

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I had my surgery yesteday late afternoon, and I am very sore also. Mainly it is superficial abdomen where they poked me. I have to say that I have the most supportive and caring young adult kids, they are tag teaming and taking care of making me take my pain meds. I really appreciate them. Kelley

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Had my surgery on 2/23/11 and i had pain for about 2-3 days that was pretty excruciating. Mostly hurt when I got up out of a chair, in and out of bed etc... My Dr. suggested walking every couple of hours and on the second day I put myself on the treadmill and walked slowly. It really helped alot! I had surgery on Wednesday and was back to work on Monday. Don't push yourself too hard, but the quicker you get things back to normal, I think the better you'll feel! I took my pain meds for about 3-4 days. At night when I went to bed, I wedged a pillow under my abdomen (because I always sleep on my side or belly) and just kinda rolled over on it. Hope that makes sense...lol. Anyway, I was able to sleep really well that way. Hope this bit of info. helps! Good Luck!:rolleyes:

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