How long were u on pain meds??

[GetInMyBelly 80]

? I'm on day 8 n still totally need them.major pain mainly at night. Is this normal to need it over a wk out of surgery, n what over the counter do u suggest? Thanks.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

My dear if you need them keep taking them. You were probably given an Rx for 20-30 days. The Dr wouldn't give them to you if they didn't think it were necessary. Just keep resting and healing and definitely get yourself up and walking around as much as possible, even if you have to force it. I found that doing that sped up my recovery even though just getting up was hard enough.

In a few months you will be back to 100%... just keep looking toward that.

[GetInMyBelly 80]

Thank you. U look fantastic btw!! I'll walk more today. I'm looking forward to the future for sure!! Hugs :0)

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Ahh thanks! I always appreciate when someone comments. I like to remember that how my body shaped up was the result of me and my hard work. Sure, the sleeve helped me accomplish something I never could before... but really the key word there was "ME". You will too, just stay strong!!! This part right now for you truly is the hardest part... save for the last 20 Lbs.. LOL

[GetInMyBelly 80]

Yes, u are very wise! I walked a lot today so far. Thanks again n hope u r recovering well from your last procedure ***hugs!!!

[Amanda131 214]

I'm with Diva. Take them if you need them. It is always so much harder to get pain under control when you wait too long to take RX. I was still taking pain meds in the evening up to two weeks out. Best of luck to you!

Amanda

[GetInMyBelly 80]

Thank u

[klus263 9]

I was still taking pain meds at night for several weeks out. I would forget that I had major stomach surgery and if I bent to much, picking up dirty clothes ect...my body would tell me to stop it. Definately walking helped but remember there is a reason for lifting restrictions. Listen to your body and do what feels right for you. Good Luck

[Kaywieny 2]

GetInMyBelly- I'm a week out of surgery. My surgeon gave me Percocet (Bless his heart). I was also worried about taking them too long, and the pain was at its worst at night. A couple days ago I moved to Tylonol liquid and started a regimen with it. The reason why I stopped taking the Percocet was because I needed to drive and I needed to get some things done around the house. The Percocet was knocking me out, even when I only took half a dose. The Tylonol liquid is adult form, not the kid's sugary stuff, and you can usually find it with the regular Tylonol at your local Wal-Mart or Walgreens. It works great.

[GetInMyBelly 80]

Thank u for sharing the tip

[alexer 0]

I took mine for about 8 days, but everyone is different in terms of pain manageability! Good luck!

[GetInMyBelly 80]

It mainly hurts At night on rt side n morning.

[digitalmechanic 0]

i didn't need any pain meds, but everyone is different.