I am post-op two days now and the Loretab the Dr. sent me home with doesn't seem to be helping. I have been doing the walking and breathing exercises like I was directed. Seems to be a pain that rests right at the bottom of my diaphram and moves to my port site. Any suggestions? Anybody "Been there, done that?"

i had basically the same pain. i am now 3 1/2 weeks out and pretty much painless. the doc told me that it was a combination of my stomach being swelled and the muscle they used to sew my port to. it will pass. just take it easy. but dont forget to walk. lol

Thank you Ethansgrandma. I am dealing a little better with the pain. I have a great support network here with my wife. I started feeling flush and when she took my temp I was 100.9. I took the Lortab and was feeling better the next time she checked me. Good to talk to you and thanks for the support. I can't wait to say I am 3 1/2 weeks post-op Flashover

If it moves, sounds like it could be gas, esp. if you're ony 2 days post-op. I didn't have any gas after my surgery, but have empathized with several who have.

Well Flash,

I am 1 day post op and still sore all over my abdomen. But we are healing, this will take a little time. Chin up we will feell better than we have in a very long time very soon

If you're still having pain, try this: stand next to your bed, bend forward from your waist and rest your forearms on the bed with your forehead between them. If it's more comfortable, bend your knees as well. It looks crazy, but that was the best position for gas pain relief for me. I was banded in Mexico and met several other bandsters who had surgery the same day as me. They tried this pose and it helped relieve their gas pain too, so hopefully you'll get some relief with it as well.

Good luck on your weight loss journey and welcome to LBT where everyone is your friend.

Molly- Good to make the journey with you through this forum. I am doing a little better today. I made it a total of 1/2 mile today (several trips). I slept for 2 hours today for a nap. My chin is up Molly! Keep yours up too! Flash

Hi DonnaB- Thank you for your helpful information. It feels like I am going to rip out my stitches when I bend over the bed though. I will keep working at it though. Thanks again. Flash

FLashover....mine was terrific gas pains and I took Maalox Max which has Magnesium which makes your bowels move....which relieves the pain. Yes I got diarrhea.....but the pain moved out!!!!!!!!!!! I am now 3 weeks out and I feel GREAT!!! It does get better!!!

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -29lbs

Yep, I had all that Gas, all that rip & burn feeling in my port area, soreness in my tummy. Everyday it gets a little bit better, by two weeks you should be feeling almost normal. Hang in there!

FLashover....mine was terrific gas pains and I took Maalox Max which has Magnesium which makes your bowels move....which relieves the pain. Yes I got diarrhea.....but the pain moved out!!!!!!!!!!! :Banane04: I am now 3 weeks out and I feel GREAT!!! It does get better!!!

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -29lbs

flash, I e-mailed you. I thought you were a girl but above you mention a wife...you could still be a girl, I guess? but I'm thinking you are a guy. Are you a girl or a boy? LOL

And I think the Maalox Max is good advice, or just Milk of Magnesia. Either, but Maalox Max has the acid-reducer with...hadn't heard of it but it sounds like it might help.

Walk walk walk. Make sure your sips are small. Let the Fluid trickle down slowly and easily.

Good luck!

If it isn't gas... (I HOPE it's gas)

Get help for even stupid stuff. Want up from a chair, get a hand. Need out of bed? Holler for help. Walking was easy for me, but all the abdominal muscles were shredded until week 2.

DO NOT BEND. This is a one way ticket to Painsville, population: you.

I was sent home today after appendix removal and they gave me lortab. I was told if the pain is from 1-5 on a scale of 10 take one tablet, if it is 6-10 take two tablets at a time. Now check with your doctor about this, but thought this info might help you.

My pain is much less today. Found out mine was doubled up. Started my period on the second day along with sore inner thighs. So from elbow to knee and everything in between hurt. Gotta love being a woman, lol. Still feel like i did way too many situps, but that is fading and what is most noticeable is the port pain. I am also finding it easier to sleep comfortably, thank goodness.

Hi Everyone. Thank you for the responses/suggestions. I am sleeping better but still have difficulty getting up/down from chairs and in/out of bed. I am walking more though. Got in 1 mile yesterday. Hope to get a little more today. I does help with the gas a little but the best thing I have found so far is the suggestion from DonnaB, about leaning over the side of the bed with arms on forehead. Helps almost every time. :uwelcome:

Keep it up. Good to hear from all of you.

Flashover