Post op issues at home

[TonyaMac 93]

I know we have all had these problems but I thought I would share mine.

My left shoulder is killing me! Not sure if it is from the pneumonia shot I got or the gas.

Couldn't sleep very well because I always sleep on my side and well that's not possible with staples.

I have a hard time taking a deep breathe sometimes and not sure if that is the gas or if it is from the soreness from surgery.

Overall I'm ok, in some pain but making it through. Can't do Jello but I'm doing good on Protein. Not getting in the full 65g but doc says as long as I get some in he is good. He is more worried about getting all my Water in

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

some pain but making it through

Tony

some, many people have pain in their shoulder related to gas

Its not pleasant, but as everything else, it DOES get better sooner than later

it took many/ME for people to sleep on their side

their is a thread on that subject (i don't know how to get a link to you, but i'm sure someone else can help with that)

thats terrific that you are getting so much Protein in from the shakes (yechhh )

but..........hope the doc enforced that Water is very, very important at your early stage

drink now, sip, sip and then sip some more

water will continue to ALWAYS be important, necessary (at least 64 oz) for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

glad you feel "pretty" ok except those couple of issues

rest and take it easy if possible

you just had major surgery (if you forgot )

good luck

speedy recovery

kathy

[Arts137 1,811]

You will feel better day by day. Get the Water in. Move/walk as much as you can. I used to sleep on my side, but now I sleep on my back. Go figure???!!!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

I think doc's right about the Water. Dehydration causes WAY more problems than anything else, seems like. A guy on another forum reported that he passed out after surgery TWICE and fell, due to dehydration. He's so lucky he didn't break anything.

Shee!

[southernsoul 773]

I'm also a side sleeper, so I tucked a flat pillow under the side of my belly & it helped a lot. I also couldn't take a deep breath for a few days. Definitely focus on getting your Water at first, because dehydration is the really big risk immediately postop. Do as much Protein as you can, but make the Water the priority. Take care of yourself & just know that it gets better. Good luck!

[2Big2Skate 328]

I'm a side sleeper and it took a good two weeks before it was comfortable.

[Meltzy 11]

I was already on my side right after surgery haha. My big air booties, IV, O2 tubes, all getting messed up. Did wreck one IV with hands curled up on side so they had to resite.

As for protein: I was sleeved Dec 9 and still not at goal but doing better. Just trying a new shake today has 30 g so might help reach that elusive 65 g goal. Sooo looking forward to Monday when I can move forward to purée/mushy food. ????