I just had this procedure done on Monday 8/11/03 its now thursday and I am so uncomfertable. I cant sleep laying down, I have to sit up, my back and my shoulder hurt like hell. And my chest hurts everytime I take a sip of anything. And it also hurts when I breath in deeply. Is this all normal? Each day that has passed I have gotten a bit better, but I was just wondering when do I start feeling better? When do I stop feeling pain and discomfert?

Your postop pain is normal - surprisingly, most of the pain is from the gas that is used to inflate your cavity during surgery and it tends to be felt in the left shoulder area most. Gentle back massage helps too. The more you move around the quicker it will dissipate. Many people find it better to sleep in a Lazyboy or propped up with lots of pillows for the first few days. I used a body pillow and was able to get comfortable for a while, though turning or moving was an effort.

In a week, it will be so much better! hang in there!

I slept in a recliner for the first two weeks. It was the only chair or bed in the house that I felt comfortable with. The pain you are feeling including the chest pain is normal. Some people recover from the anesthesia pretty quickly, while others take a little longer. Walk, walk, walk. Really makes a difference with the recovery!!!

Thank you, I am doing better today, the pain is slowly going away and so is the gas. This is just such an adjustment, getting used to all the new sensations and challenges. Day by day is really hard, and I just can't wait for the months ahead.

Hey Fabulous Lady! Just checking in to see how you are. Post op pain sucks, doesn't it? But I hope by now you're all over it and can come back to tell us newbies how bright the sun is shining over where you are.