Just got home today from my surgery. I was sleeved on Monday and other than the 4 hour delay it went great. I went in so hungry and still have yet to get hungry. The gas pains have not been bad but the soreness is bad. How long should I expect to be sore? Did anyone else pull their pain ball thing out at home? Did it hurt? And one last question, did anyone else have problems eating cold stuff like the popsicles?

Here is a website that shows an animation of how it works. It looks like it is not available in the USA.

On-Q PainBuster Pain Ball

Looks just like George, except he wasn't clear and resided in a jaunty little fanny pack.

LOL my ball didn't have a name. But it was this wonderful thing that went into my tummy and delivered meds directly to the area. My husband pulled it out and I felt nothing except for the tape. OMG no one warns you about the tape. It's like getting a wax with cold wax very very slowly. I'm doing so much better today. Thank you to everyone for their warm wishes. I still have pain where my main incision is and if i try to bend certain ways or twist it pulls and hurts. Same thing if I try and get up the wrong way. I know that'll get better. I'm taking my pain meds at night because I've caught myself twisting in my sleep. Other than that it's rare that I take them during the day. I just want to get this drain out and be done with my constant shoulder bag. I'm still having problems with cold stuff which is frustrating. I tried warming it up in my mouth first but that didn't seem to help. I've been walking tons which has been nice. I handled my husband eating in front of me for the first time pretty well. The thought of eating all that food (it was a pb&j sandwich) made me sick lol. I do miss chewing gum though. I understand that it is dangerous if you swallow it but I have swallowed gum in like 16 years.

This thread by far is one of the funniest that I have read on this site. Thanks guys for the laugh. The whole search for the meaning of a pain ball...hilarious!!! So I got a laugh and I learned something new.

Thanks again and I hope you all have a terrific weekend!

Niki

BTW... I didn't know what a pain ball was either. @ Jordien, agreed... testicular pain - it's not funny but admittedly, I laughed when I read that. LOL

Be well,

Niki