I know it's normal for it to hurt. It's the big incision that they pulled the stomach out of that hurts the most. Any tips on how to make it hurt less. The liquid Tylenol really didn't do anything and I haven't been able to walk coz of how much it hurts when I move. Help!

I'm sorry that you are in so much pain. Mine hurts from time to time...I feel like my pain is on the inside. Unfortunately, I just wait it out. Feel better soon!!!

Littlebits

I know it's normal for it to hurt. It's the big incision that they pulled the stomach out of that hurts the most. Any tips on how to make it hurt less. The liquid Tylenol really didn't do anything and I haven't been able to walk coz of how much it hurts when I move. Help!

I massage mine and apply heat to it. It is a booga bear of a pain and I have been limited in my mobility for 3 days! The nurse said it is normal and just takes time.

Try a heating pad.

My doc sent me home with liquid vicodin. Maybe yours can give something like that. I hope it feels better soon!

Try using an abdominal binder or a control garment like Spanx. It was a life saver for me. Also, try using a heating pad.

I hope you feel better soon!

Heat works well for that incision. It will take the longest to heal because of its size and what it was used for so it has the most trauma. It can be holding some fluid retention which will cause you some pain. The heat will help remove that. If it does drain make sure it is not infected fluid. It will pass with time but it will take a lot longer than the rest of the incisions.

They also cut through that muscle....or at least my doctor did.

Thanks everyone. I'm going to try the heating pad and ...... anything to stop the madness pain!!

Although its much better today than yesterday.

Thanks again guys. Im so glad I have you

Thanks everyone. I'm going to try the heating pad and ...... anything to stop the madness pain!!

Although its much better today than yesterday.

Thanks again guys. Im so glad I have you

I going through the same thing as yous I feel like someone put a liter to my skin I'm 2 days post op my throat is burning and I'm trying to get all my lqiuids in how r you doing how many days r u post op

Hey philligirl

For water I buy the smart ones 33.2 ounces and drink one of those a day then try to get in 40g of protein. The isopure was so nasty to me so I went to the vitamin shoppe and the guy was really nice he let me sample some protein. I settled on the whey protein isolate in Chocolate. One scoop mixed with 8 ounces of water is 32 grams of protein. That worked for me really well since it was a lesser quantity and I could fit it in. I add a muscle milk light and I'm good to go. Im only 4 days post op so I would imagine some days moving forward will be harder for me to get everything in but I figure as long as we are trying and not getting dehydrated we should be good to go.

Take care and if you ever wanna message me feel free to! :-)

I really had a tough time with the left incision pain as well! What my Doctor suggested was using either a heating pad or the heat wraps that adhere to your body ( find them t Walgreens, Walmrt, etc.)

Oops, hit send too quick! She also suggested putting my belly band on over that and WOW did that work!! I was so much better the next day! I think the adhesive pads lasted about 8 hours! I hope you are feeling better!

Hey philligirl

For Water I buy the smart ones 33.2 ounces and drink one of those a day then try to get in 40g of Protein. The isopure was so nasty to me so I went to the Vitamin shoppe and the guy was really nice he let me sample some protein. I settled on the whey protein isolate in chocolate. One scoop mixed with 8 ounces of water is 32 grams of protein. That worked for me really well since it was a lesser quantity and I could fit it in. I add a muscle milk light and I'm good to go. Im only 4 days post op so I would imagine some days moving forward will be harder for me to get everything in but I figure as long as we are trying and not getting dehydrated we should be good to go.

Take care and if you ever wanna message me feel free to! :-)

Who makes smart ones?

Littlebits

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Do you know where I can get a belly band???

Hey littlebits,

It's called smart Water and here is a pic of it;

http://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=us&tab=wi&q=smart%20water&sa=N&biw=320&bih=356#i=1

You can get it in any grocery store. I usually pack up on the 6 pack from walmart and consider one of those my water intake for the day.