Today marks my 3rd day after surgery. I still feel nauseous, I'm still sore, it hurts to cough or laugh, my tummy itches like crazy, and I still have this stupid drain on!!! Is this normal to still feel loke this? any tip?

Everyone responds differently, so be patient with your body. This is the worst, and every day now should get a little better - and soon it will start getting a lot better!

I wasn't nauseous, but I had awful diarrhea for the first 6 days...and there was nothing left to come out, believe me! I was sore for about 2 weeks, too. Just give your body the time it needs to heal. Sounds like you are right on track, even though I know it sucks at first. Hang in there!

Thanks for your responses! I kind of wish I made a bowel movement. I have not made one yet. I am so nervous for some reason. I juat want to do evrythg right. I been addind benefiber to my shakes maybe that will help

I am 3 days out and came home yesterday. I am sore but besides that just being home helps so much. I got my drain out b4 I left the hospital and they told me I can shower today! I can't wait it is going to feel so good to blow the stink off. My main concern is getting my liquid requirements in. I saw in my book it says to aim for 4oz every hour. So I am going to try and follow this today. Good luck with your journey!

I'm on day 4 post op today and feel the same way you do, I think the drain and fatigue are the worse symptoms for me. I don't get the drain out till the 30th and I fear pulling it out on accident. I agree with everyone else though we just have to hang in there and remember why we're here and know

it will get better........good luck!

Its great to know that I'm not alone at this current time. My drain comes out on the 29th and I can't wait! Time will prevail!