31 yr old female from Brooklyn, NYC!! I 2 days post-op and still in a lot of pain. I'm excited about what's to come but nervous at the same time. If anyone can share their experiences with me so that I know I'm not alone in this I'd really appreciate it. Is everyone in a lot of pain the first few days post-op? HELP lol

I am almost two weeks post op and I did not have a lot of pain. I had great pain medication though. If you have any take it!!!! It helps a lot!! Then walk around so that the GAS don't build up!!!!

everyone is different and their pain tolerance is different too. i have a high threshold for pain, so i took my pain meds, otc ibuprofen for 2 days. the gas was the worst for me, took the Mylanta gas chewables for several days. did alot of walking around the house, used a heating pad on my shoulder for the pain. good luck to you, hope it gets better soon.

I was in pain right after post op for about 4-5 days. I'm not big on drugs so I didn't really take the pain meds. GL

I was in pain right after post op for about 4-5 days. I'm not big on drugs so I didn't really take the pain meds. GL

If you have meds, take them. Move around as much as possible, walk through the house, don't just sit or stay in bed. The gas can build up and it is killer. FOLLOW THE DOCS INSTRUCTIONS! Sip your water slowly, it takes a long time at first to get them down but your body needs it to heal. Congrats and good luck.

31 yr old female from Brooklyn, NYC!! I 2 days post-op and still in a lot of pain. I'm excited about what's to come but nervous at the same time. If anyone can share their experiences with me so that I know I'm not alone in this I'd really appreciate it. Is everyone in a lot of pain the first few days post-op? HELP lol

Hello let me guess your walking around like a hunch back and any turn your doing is hurting! it does get better! I'm on day 4 post op and its getting better I didnt get any information on what to take for the pain and they say you cant have tablets... so I took disolverable panadol and just bared with it!

thanks everyone!!! Day-3 post op is a little better than day-2 (thank God). I've been taking the liquid tylenol w/ codeine but bcuz I know its a habit forming drug I really only take it when needed. I'm not big on pain meds either. Oh and the gas is the worst part. I went to the movies last night and was so embarrassed my stomach kept going off like a grenade!! Who knew LOL

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31 yr old female from Brooklyn, NYC!! I 2 days post-op and still in a lot of pain. I'm excited about what's to come but nervous at the same time. If anyone can share their experiences with me so that I know I'm not alone in this I'd really appreciate it. Is everyone in a lot of pain the first few days post-op? HELP lol

I was in some pain and I took liquid Vicodin, that put the ca-bash on just about any feeling =) The BEST thing for the pain though is walking, most of my pain was gas related. An hour after surgery I walked a mile through the halls at the hospital. Keep walking and burping... it WILL pass.

31 yr old female from Brooklyn, NYC!! I 2 days post-op and still in a lot of pain. I'm excited about what's to come but nervous at the same time. If anyone can share their experiences with me so that I know I'm not alone in this I'd really appreciate it. Is everyone in a lot of pain the first few days post-op? HELP lol

31 yr old female from Brooklyn, NYC!! I 2 days post-op and still in a lot of pain. I'm excited about what's to come but nervous at the same time. If anyone can share their experiences with me so that I know I'm not alone in this I'd really appreciate it. Is everyone in a lot of pain the first few days post-op? HELP lol

I agree - the best thing for pain is walking. Sometimes I had to walk with ;)my arms up - a pretty funny sight - so I reserved that move for the house.

But walk, walk, walk. The gas will rise and dissapate. It may take

about two weeks for it all to be gone, but it decreases a lot daily - so have

patience. I took drugs only one day, because I have a tendency to throw up

when I take them - not a good thing. Anyway. BNest of luck to you,

remember, it might be painful right now, but there is an end to it. Any

your journey is going to be fantastic!

31 yr old female from Brooklyn, NYC!! I 2 days post-op and still in a lot of pain. I'm excited about what's to come but nervous at the same time. If anyone can share their experiences with me so that I know I'm not alone in this I'd really appreciate it. Is everyone in a lot of pain the first few days post-op? HELP lol

You are not alone. I am almost 3 weeks post op and still in a little pain. It is much better but in the beginning I felt horrible. I also had a hernia repair and so maybe that's why I was in such pain. I walked until my back and hips hurt, now its mainly my back and upper right side. Hoping to heal soon. Don't get discouraged, although at this point it is easy to do. Hope you feel better soon!

You are not alone. I'm 10 days post op and i still have a little pain. The first 3 days I was taking the liquid hydrocodone to stay ahead of the pain. Advil now does the trick. My doctor told me to walk for 5 minutes every hour once i left the surgery center. This helped a lot. I also took the gas-x dissolving strips. Those were wonderful and they taste good. lol.