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Day 1 Surgery And Wondering What I've Done To Myself

I had my surgery today at 8am. I am completely sore and have no energy. I've been sipping my 1 ounce of Water, every hour and that appears to be fine. However I am urinating every 20 minutes. Is this the IV flowing through me? I think I am sore because I keep getting up and walking to the bathroom. My stomach hurts and I can't tell if it's hunger pains or if it's the result of surgery.

My mouth is unbelievably dry. What in the world have I done??

My insissions are Much larger than I expected.

I opted out of pain killers because I have a weak stomach. I can't take pain killers on an empty stomach. It'll make me vomit and votmiting is not part ofbthe plan. Did anyone have these issues.?

Having a complete melt down. And want to feel better

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  • KathyOfAlabama
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    I think we have all gone through that "morning after" period. Please just believe all of us when we tell you it will get better, but it is going to take some time. Your stomach is going to be sore...

  • curtysgirl
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    Ask the nurse if you can have pain relief through your iv ?? Dont dispair darling, its gonna be fine. We've all been there and it sucked for all of us ...but we are all so happy now !!! My first ni

  • Ann Marie. Mine was the same as urs.

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Day 6 post op and must say I'm feeling pretty good!

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My post surgery diet is clear liquids day 1 & 2. And day 3 &4 full liquids. So today I am on full liquids. I took my painmeds this morning with my Protein drink this morning.

yesterday was the day I ate crackers. I didn't have any problems. I chewed them until they were mush.

Since I am now on full liquids I can eat yogurt, pudding, oatmeal..... Why does it sound like everyone has a longer clear liquid diet???

Ann Marie. Mine was the same as urs.

I think its just like someone else said... Your stomach grinds to digest food... Ypur stomach should not be doing that right now coz swollen etc youve just had major surgery hun (-:

If they went down fine then thats good ... I just wouldnt attempt it coz i feel alot of restriction. Watery pureed apple i even syruggle with.... Whatever works for you hun.

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I had my surgery today at 8am. I am completely sore and have no energy. I've been sipping my 1 ounce of Water, every hour and that appears to be fine. However I am urinating every 20 minutes. Is this the IV flowing through me? I think I am sore because I keep getting up and walking to the bathroom. My stomach hurts and I can't tell if it's hunger pains or if it's the result of surgery.

My mouth is unbelievably dry. What in the world have I done??

My insissions are Much larger than I expected.

I opted out of pain killers because I have a weak stomach. I can't take pain killers on an empty stomach. It'll make me vomit and votmiting is not part ofbthe plan. Did anyone have these issues.?

Having a complete melt down. And want to feel better

I hope you are feeling alot better now. I too went through the same feelings (surg. 2/20/12). I had a hernia repair and it has made my recovery last a little longer, but walking and deep breathing has been so benefitial. I just have to keep reminding myself that I did this to be healthier :)

I too had a hernia repair with the lap band. On day 6 of recovery. getting better each day. hunger pains are the worst.

Sharon

My surgery was on the first and I feel pretty Dan good compared to the rest of the days hehe. Is it normal for the bruised part of my belly where the port is to be stinging. I expected pulling and I suppose stinging is normal too just trying to get off these pain meds but not with this comfort level!

My surgery was on the first and I feel pretty Dan good compared to the rest of the days hehe. Is it normal for the bruised part of my belly where the port is to be stinging. I expected pulling and I suppose stinging is normal too just trying to get off these pain meds but not with this comfort level!

Yep...mine stung for a little while. Doctor said it was where the skin was pulling itself back together to heal.

Ok. Thanks so much for replyin

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