My surgery was on July 30. I don't think I have ever been in so much pain. The surgery went well, I just have a hard time waking up from the anastheia. The first day there I didn't walk as much as I should have because I was so nauseous. I think the morphine had something to do with it. My throat is very sore and I really dont have a voice. It also hurts like the devil to cough, and everytime I get up to walk I get horrible hiccups. Honestly right now I'm not sure why I had the surgery, but I know that is just the pain talking.

Amanda

My surgery was also on the 17th. Thanks God I did not have any problems. Spend 1 day at the hospital and was released the next day around 3pm. Like everyone says ... walk and drink water as much as possible.

I just had my surgery yesterday! Did anyone else have trouble telling if you were hungry or if it was the air and sickness in your belly?? How long does the confusion last?

I just had my surgery yesterday! Did anyone else have trouble telling if you were hungry or if it was the air and sickness in your belly?? How long does the confusion last?

I'm still struggling with that. I really don't want to eat anything, but every 30 minutes or so I try to drink some Water or have some Jello. I also walk around and that helps the gas pain go away. Hope this helps some

Gatorade 2 is going down much better then water. I wonder why? I tried having some chicken broth only 2 teaspoons. Still no pain and that is great!! I haven't taken any pain meds since I left the hospital yesterday

What flavor of Gatorade ?

Thanks y'all for the words of encouragement. I have a good support group at home' date=' but none of them have had the surgery. It's so nice to have found this group and to realize that I'm not alone in my journey.

On a side not, it's a little easier to cough today.[/quote']

People would not have this surgery if the pain level and discomfort stayed the same, right?!

You're doing awesome. Stay in the moment and out of the thought for tomorrow.

Peaceful heart <3

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Did anyone use a tummy binder for support getting up and walking around? I have surgery in a couple weeks and won't get a lot of down time. Was thinking about getting one it helps.

I am one week post op and I could of used on in the grocery store today. I used my hand to apply pressure and that worked. I obveously don't know about discomfort at two weeks

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

Did anyone use a tummy binder for support getting up and walking around? I have surgery in a couple weeks and won't get a lot of down time. Was thinking about getting one it helps.

Yes, the work wonderfully! IMO...get one! My best to you on our journey...keep us posted! Take care.

I agree' date=',,i had mine done the same day and all i can think is "why did i do this to myself?". The gas pains finally left this morning,,.but it is so hard to get my fluids in,,.i hope we see the light soon[/quote']

U will I'm just a few days ahead and feeling so much better