Pain

[byjenna 8]

I'm 5 days out from my surgery. Everything went perfect during surgery. After surgery I struggled with severe pain, and continue to do so. I stayed in the hospital for 4 days and then begged to go home... I now regret that. I am weak, exhausted and in pain. The painkillers give me moments of peace but barely. I am struggling through drinking fluids, Protein, and cream of wheat. Every swallow results in a sharp, almost unbearable pain that shoots through my chest. I walk a tiny bit and need to sit down. My headache is going on 3 straight days.

I thought this entire process would be smooth and easy for me. I'm healthy with no co-morbidities, young, and not extremely overweight. This is something I thought about and committed to for 6 months, and it feels so disappointing now. I'm losing weight...12 pounds in the past 5 days, but I feel like complete crap. Please tell me it gets better! Am I doing something wrong? Suggestions?

[mims 0]

first week only clear fluids to my understanding....i think the cream of wheat is too heavy....talk to your doctor....

[TerpGirl12 4]

Try taking smaller sips? It should not be causing you pain. . Definitely consult your doc or your NUT. I'm only 2 weeks out and I've pretty much lived on the premade Pure Protein Shakes and a Greek yogurt. Only time I get pain is if I drink to fast or too big of a sip.

[Savvigirl 24]

It gets better but the cream of wheat may be too much stay with your Protein Shakes n liquids right now. Sip very slow n small amounts a lot of patience involved. Get ahold of your pain before hand take them when its time. Try Water first to stay hydrated n keep your headache away.. Make sure you are comfortable.

[Lorie269 392]

It does get better, I promise! I had to stay in the hospital for 3 nights as I was in a lot of pain and had nausea for the first 2 days. Once I got home, I struggled for maybe the first week and then felt a whole lot better. By the time, I went back to work, 3 weeks later, I felt liek my old self again. Just give yourself some time, sip slowly all day long and get up and walk throughout the day.