I had my surgery on Thursday, and I am supposed to go back to work on Monday. Anyone else in the same boat? I know I cannot drive to work if I am still on my pain killers (liquid hydracodone). I am hoping I can do tylenol on Monday and get through the day, any advice from anyone?

Hey Jess, my surgery was on 8/23/11 - I went into work on 8/26/11. It was actually good to get out of the house. I also took the same pain medicine as you. I will say I only lasted 4 hours, I got tired pretty quick. Today is 1 week post op and its the best I have felt. OK other than the gas pains! What is everyone doing about this?? I started creamy soups today and think its the milk products that are getting me. I also had an EAS shake for breakfast. Whats the deal? I am off clear liquids today and have different things to drink and my stomach is hating it!

Hey Jess, my surgery was on 8/23/11 - I went into work on 8/26/11. It was actually good to get out of the house. I also took the same pain medicine as you. I will say I only lasted 4 hours, I got tired pretty quick. Today is 1 week post op and its the best I have felt. OK other than the gas pains! What is everyone doing about this?? I started creamy soups today and think its the milk products that are getting me. I also had an EAS shake for breakfast. Whats the deal? I am off clear liquids today and have different things to drink and my stomach is hating it!

Newbie,

Thanks, you just gave me some hope to make it to Thursday...I have an EAS shake waiting for me!! My stomach is hating everything I am "allowed" right now...and everything is sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, and broth. For the gas pains, I agree with most people moving is the big thing and Gas X strips help.