Is there anybody out there from Idaho? I am in the Boise area. Just looking to hear experiences!

I'm on day 2 post op, they ended up with 7 incisions because they repaired a hernia they found. I've been up walking around but I've got so much air it hurts and no matter how much I burp there's more air. Does anyone have any tips on how to help release some of the air?

Good morning. Are you still in the hospital?

Good morning. Are you still in the hospital?

Yes they said I should be able to go home today if I can get enough liquids down, the air makes it hard though

I don't know if they'll do it in the hospital but a heating pad to the abdomen works wonders. I still use it at night for upset stomach. A hot bath works to but your not allowed to bathe for a couple weeks. Ask your nurse if they have one or a hot water bottle works too. =)

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I don't know if they'll do it in the hospital but a heating pad to the abdomen works wonders. I still use it at night for upset stomach. A hot bath works to but your not allowed to bathe for a couple weeks. Ask your nurse if they have one or a hot Water bottle works too. =)

Thanks I'll ask the nurse when she comes back about it.

I was doing really good and then I started having horrible upper stomach pain so the doctor says I'm here another night. He also said NPO again :-/ I was really proud that I've been walking and doing everything and now I'm really disheartened.

Remember you need to do the best thing for you. While your there rest up and relax. Sometimes people need xtra time for the stomach to heal. You'll be out of there and back at home in no time. =)

I'm feeling better today and I've been off my pain meds for a good 5 hours now (I was getting it every 2 hours) I'm only at a 2 so I'm holding off till it gets closer to a 4. I have been able to drink small amounts of liquid and it feels good. It's a little strange seeing food and not feeling hungry. My kiddos came to visit me today and it really helped cheer me up

I'm glad your feeling better. You'll be out of there in no time. I didn't use any pain meds after I left the hospital. The abdominal pain is manageable. Did they say when your going home?

I'm glad your feeling better. You'll be out of there in no time. I didn't use any pain meds after I left the hospital. The abdominal pain is manageable. Did they say when your going home?

No, he said to take it slow since this is the most important part. I've managed to get about an ounce an hour down today so I'm really happy. I finally was able to expel some of the trap gas from the surgery so I'm not in nearly as much pain. The night before last my IV went bad so they had to place a new one...it took them 7 tries before they could get another one in. I swallowed a lot of air due to the excruciating pain, (they finally numbed it the 7th time) I was due for my pain meds but it took almost 2 hours ( one guy tried 3 spots for roughly 10 minutes each time) I was actually in more pain from that then the surgery. My IV just went bad again so I'm starting to have a little anxiety about them putting a new one in again.

I'm walking around at least hourly and doing ROM in between walks but trying not to over due it. I'm tempted to drink more but I have this amazing second chance and I don't want to mess it up so I'm forcing myself to take baby steps. I feel like this is kinda of like a do over...I have the chance to be healthier for myself and my children and I need to do it right. I've never been a patient person though...I had a c-section on a Thursday and Saturday I packed a bag to go to Arizona for a rodeo...I'm really trying hard to do everything the right way when it comes to this surgery. I think the way things have gone today I should be home hopefully tomorrow but Monday for sure (knock on wood)

Well keep up the good work. Hopefully you'll be home tomorrow with your kids. It gets easier day by day.

Well keep up the good work. Hopefully you'll be home tomorrow with your kids. It gets easier day by day.

Yes, keep up the GREAT WORK and walk walk walk walk!

I'm extremely depressed... They ended up having to put the IV in the crook of my arm so I can't bend it...which means I can't even shower myself at this point. My girlfriend has been coming to spend the night each night since my surgery to help. My mom came on the day of my surgery and stopped by for an hour the day after. My brother brought my kids to see me but I felt like it was a huge inconvenience to him. Neither of my sisters have called or come by nor have my friends. I feel so alone right now, I'm trying to focus on getting out of here but it's getting harder.

My experience was totally different. I had no visitors per my request. I wanted this time to rest and relax and not have to worry about people coming in and out when I'm exhausted or sleeping. The nurse I had said its the best thing for recovery. Take this time for you now because after you leave its back to life where you will not have this kind of time for yourself regularly. You will be home soon so get your rest and remember baby steps. =)