really sore

emilymor · March 7, 2007

I had my surgery yestesday. I didn't have any idea I would be sooo sore in my stomach. Not sure what i was thinking. LOL i can hardley get in bed and i wanna cry when i cough.. how long does this last??

Kat817 · March 7, 2007

The soreness ranges for different people. It may be bad tomorrow as well, be ready and have sme pain meds on hand. My Dr. told me the 3rd day would likely be the worst. Then you should start feeling much better quickly. Coughing is going to hurt, it is moving all the things they poked through, and rearranged. Hold a pillow over your tummy tight against the incisions when you cough---and as much as it hurts, don't try to avoid coughing, it will help your lungs clear out. Did they give you an incentive spirometer, to help you breath deep? If so be sure to use it!!! Especially if you are not coughing deep.

Getting in and out of the bed was the hardest thing for me, that uses a LOT of stomach muscles. I started doing some crunches the other day, and spent another couple of days having a hard time getting up!!!

It will pass hon, and soon you will be up and going! Take your meds, or if you have none, hit the Tylenol.

Hugs,

Kat

minimee · March 7, 2007

Just thought I would let you know we (my daughter & I) felt the same way. We were banded a little over a week ago. I can honestly say it took us longer to heal. We had surgery on Friday and thought we'd go back to school/work on tuesday but there was no way. We needed a few more days so we went back on thursday and it was rough both thursday & friday. Since we have had another weekend to relax this week has been a breeze and sleeping so much better. Dr. C on this forum suggested Alleve for the pain and for any inflamation this help a lot and lasts a long time too. I do know EXACTLY how you feel, since we are just now getting back to normal. As far as sleeping I found it best to sleep on my comfy couch with big pillow behind my back propping me up and leaning a little toward the right (port is on the left) then another pillow under my knees, or to sleep in the recliner because it's basically this same position. I have slept in my bed two nights in a row now. I hope you feel better soon and I hope some of my advice will help you get through this.....

Tired_Old_Man · March 7, 2007

I had my surgery yestesday. I didn't have any idea I would be sooo sore in my stomach. Not sure what i was thinking. LOL i can hardley get in bed and i wanna cry when i cough.. how long does this last??

If you have a recliner, it may help you. I slept in my recliner every night for about a week after my surgery.

It gets better fairly quickly. Good luck and let us know how you progress.