Surgery done but ohhhh what a day/night!

[blondegal_ 1,028]

My doctor recommended ice for port area also. Even sent ice pack with me for the car ride home. It helped much more than heating pad. Heating pad was great for shoulder pain from gas. I was laughing at myself for having ice on my spit and heat on another.

[TriciaLN 177]

Congrats to you both!! I will say a prayer for your Mom and you too. Best wishes.

[Back2Petite 23]

Can you remember what it was that you held around your stomach? I've 2 other lap surgeries (gall bladder & spleen), and my biggest problem was going from a sitting position to a laying down position and vice versa. I will probably have the same issue. Wish I had my old bed which sat high...but I don't. My surgery date is 30 Jan...just trying to be ready.

[Back2Petite 23]

Its a compression wrap..forgot what the nurse called it. It attaches by velcro. Mine is black.

[Lisa0203 73]

It's an abdominal binder..you can find them online or at medical supply stores for around $30. They help hold your belly in when moving around and also help your posture. I used to own a medical supply store and sold quite a few...better to upsize if possible because they run rather small. Feel better!

[Back2Petite 23]

It's an abdominal binder..you can find them online or at medical supply stores for around $30. They help hold your belly in when moving around and also help your posture. I used to own a medical supply store and sold quite a few...better to upsize if possible because they run rather small. Feel better!

[Back2Petite 23]

Yeah..that's what it's called. Thanks Lisa! I've been stressing my brain trying to remembe!!

[Onamissionn2013 50]

Its a compression wrap..forgot what the nurse called it. It attaches by velcro. Mine is black.

Thanks to you and Lisa0203. I will google that right now!

[Onamissionn2013 50]

Found it! Amazon..$31. I'm on it!

Thanks ladies! :rolleyes:

[Rose L 6]

Hope you are both starting to feel better! Great pic of you and your mom

[NewLifeRight 9]

Im praying for you and your mother!

I'm glad u were spared the gas pains. It hurts and when I am relieved......my entire family is miserable!!! LOL!! But,....they won't be laughing this summmer when im in my 2 piece!

Blessings and Prosperity to you!

[Brittb1987 31]

Thanks for all the posts and comments!! Knowing other people have gone through this made my mom (and me) feel alot better!! the swelling has been going down in her stomach and she was successfully able to keep Water and broth down! She will be coming home tomorrow as long as there are no more problems!! Fingers crossed!!

[cassieb 7]

Thanks for sharing! Good to know she's not alone!!

This is mom, thank you for all your prayers, this is my 2nd night in the hospital, keeping down Water and tonight they gave me some powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken broth, so far so good. Hopefully I will go home tomorrow. I want to be home with my daughter.

[cassieb 7]

That's been my problem too..I'm fine sitting' date=' but getting up and stuff hurts from using those muscles!![/quote']

What helps me when getting up from bed is roll to your side and then get up, less stomach muscles.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

The very best to you both!