So, not only am I not able to stand up because I am instantly lightheaded and dizzy, but now my skin hurts. My whole body hurts like it is covered in a giant bruise!!!!!!!!! My calves, my thighs, my arms, my butt, everything, Ironically, I have zero pain in my incisions or my surgery site, I can even sleep on my tummy.

I understand that the first few weeks are hard, but I seriously cannot live like this. I have three kids under 8, my house is gone to hell and I had to beg someone to drive my kids to school this morning because I can't even walk to the bathroom, let alone drive them to school.

To answer anyone's questions, I am one week post op, I am drinking one Protein shake per day and approximately 50 to 55 oz of liquids.

I searched the boards for someone else having skin pain, but alas nothing. However, I swear I am not crazy! It is like I am one giant bruise and anything that touches my body hurts like hell.

Call your surgeon's office immediately

I agree you should call your Dr, take care of yourself, and feel better soon!

The lightheadedness and the pain are most likely two different issues. If you are not getting enough liquids in, then that could cause low blood pressure which would cause lighheadedness. The skin pain sounds like nerve issues. Some people get 'extreme skin sensitivity' after surgeries. The nerves get turned on even away from the surgery site. Anti-inflammatory meds would help, but I don't know if you should be taking them yet. Ask your surgeon. This nerve pain can be bad and may be slow to calm down. Good luck. Do contact your doctor, but don't expect too much. some people are just much more sensitive than others when their nerves are cut.

So, not only am I not able to stand up because I am instantly lightheaded and dizzy, but now my skin hurts. My whole body hurts like it is covered in a giant bruise!!!!!!!!! My calves, my thighs, my arms, my butt, everything, Ironically, I have zero pain in my incisions or my surgery site, I can even sleep on my tummy.

I understand that the first few weeks are hard, but I seriously cannot live like this. I have three kids under 8, my house is gone to hell and I had to beg someone to drive my kids to school this morning because I can't even walk to the bathroom, let alone drive them to school.

To answer anyone's questions, I am one week post op, I am drinking one Protein shake per day and approximately 50 to 55 oz of liquids.

I searched the boards for someone else having skin pain, but alas nothing. However, I swear I am not crazy! It is like I am one giant bruise and anything that touches my body hurts like hell.

I had those feelings once when I had a bug. I had a virus or something and everything hurt....even my skin. When I showered it was like I had a sunburn. I would still contact your doc....might be something they need to know. Feel better!