I went in at 6:30, had surgery at 8:30, went home at 4:30. I am in a lot of pain at my incisions. Have some gas pain so I did go for a little walk before. Saving my pain medicine for bedtime. I feel like someone kicked the crap out of me. I have been able to keep water, ice chips, apple juice, and chicken both down. I am sooooo hungry so I may try a protein shake later.

Doing good! Hang in there. Keep sipping!

Every day gets better!!! Four days from now you will feel great;)

It's normal to be in some pain afterwards...you did just have surgery afterall. If you're in too much pain, don't torture yourself. Your doctor gave you pain meds for a reason. Find a feel good movie on tv and walk during the commercials. Remember to sip sip sip so you don't get hydrated. It will get better. Wish you a fast recovery!

First 48 hrs felt like I was hit by a bus. You should take meds on time, wait to long and it doesn't work as well.

Keep walking and get some rest!

You'll feel much better by this weekend.

Congrats!! Take meds now!! Don't wait!! You should have enough for a couple of days right?

I agree with the taking meds now. Once the pain starts, it's hard to get back under control. Take your meds, walk, use gas x (gas was worst for me on day 2&3) and sip any fluid your doc has approved. By day 4, I resorted to warm tea... It HELPS!!! God speed

Hi, yes you all were right. I did get enough pills to last me several days. I just wound up taking one. Hopefully, they will make me drowsy and will fall asleep. Maybe this is TMI but I have been peeing so much because of the IV fluids and every time I finally get comfortable in my chair, I have to get up to use the bathroom. I just had a really nasty protein shake (chocolate mint) but of course I am still hungry, lol! The shake was just a sample I purchased. Thank God it wasn't a big container.

Hi' date=' yes you all were right. I did get enough pills to last me several days. I just wound up taking one. Hopefully, they will make me drowsy and will fall asleep. Maybe this is TMI but I have been peeing so much because of the IV fluids and every time I finally get comfortable in my chair, I have to get up to use the bathroom. I just had a really nasty Protein shake (chocolate mint) but of course I am still hungry, lol! The shake was just a sample I purchased. Thank God it wasn't a big container.[/quote']

Just make sure you keep hydrated! You should be drinking an ounce every 15 min. Sip away! I peed a lot. Don't take actual gulps yet or big drinks. My doc said take pain meds 30 mins early so your not having any pain. I took mine an hour before scheduled time. Sounds like your doing great!!!

Hi, yes you all were right. I did get enough pills to last me several days. I just wound up taking one. Hopefully, they will make me drowsy and will fall asleep. Maybe this is TMI but I have been peeing so much because of the IV fluids and every time I finally get comfortable in my chair, I have to get up to use the bathroom. I just had a really nasty protein shake (chocolate mint) but of course I am still hungry, lol! The shake was just a sample I purchased. Thank God it wasn't a big container.

The good thing is, every time you get up to pee, you're walking. Walkings good, walkings good!lol

The good thing is' date=' every time you get up to pee, you're walking. Walkings good, walkings good!lol[/quote']

The walking is really the only thing that makes me feel better. I am slow moving right now but I walked a couple times last night, probably a half mile altogether. The heating pad feels good, too. I would walk more except the cold air makes me shiver and shivering hurts my tummy.

I got banded on the 29th too. I'm feeling alright today. the biggest bandage is what there the most. and I've got a huge gas bubble I feel like... I just feel like someone kicked me in the ribs. I'm super sore today but I'm walking around add that makes it better. anyone have any suggestions on the gas?

I got banded on the 29th too. I'm feeling alright today. the biggest bandage is what there the most. and I've got a huge gas bubble I feel like... I just feel like someone kicked me in the ribs. I'm super sore today but I'm walking around add that makes it better. anyone have any suggestions on the gas?

Audrey, how are you doing with drinking liquids and everything else? Two of my incisions are very painful. The one where the port is and one other that has a larger bandage. The gas pains suck and I have walked quite a bit today but have not passed any of it. But I also know this is normal. I can't take a shower til tomorrow and am nervous about it. I am supposed to take the bandages off but don't think I can. Maybe I will have my husband do it. Looks like it will be painful.

Ya. I an drinking liquids but since the gas pains I'm having it feels like I am swallowing big bulls when its just sips. I get a horrible pain my shoulder...but I think it just all leads back to the gas bubble. I'm having problems with hunger too...I'm not hungry but I feel like I should be eating something...drinking something I guess lol. ya I can't shower til Sunday and I will just have my mom take my bandages off. to make matters worse this might be tmi but I am on my period too so instead of tampons. I just resorted to page. my nurses were worried that u bled a lot but I told them no worries...just mother nature lmao. just keep walking around and start doing things urself. its a better healing time add faster too. best of luck to u!

Wow I meant big gulps* lol add pads instead of tampons lol

Wow I hope u know what I meant in that message. I'm typing on my phone haha