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Body feels like it is ripping apart, even where there are no incisions!

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pik    262

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What is this?!? The recovery from this surgery has been awful for me, I feel like all I do is come on here and complain. Any movement feels like someone is cutting me with a knife!

Did/does anyone else have that?

I can't wait to get to a place where I feel good about the surgery.

I gained weight after the surgery due to the fluids, but I have lost it all and then some, 18 pounds. I guess that's a plus...

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pik    262

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No one had this? I see my dr tomorrow, hopefully he can loan some insight.

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SugarFreeMe    293

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No one had this? I see my dr tomorrow, hopefully he can loan some insight.

I had a lot of pain in my abdomen, I found that if I wore an elastic support band it helped a lot, it kept things from moving around. See if your surgeon is okay with you wearing one, I found mine at Walgreens and wore it for about 4/5 weeks on and off, depending on what kind of activity I was doing.

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jomamacita7    51

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Hey Pik! How are you feeling today? I'm curious to know what your doctor had to say.

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pik    262

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Hey Pik! How are you feeling today? I'm curious to know what your doctor had to say.

Not feeling much better today and the dr told me the pain I am having is normal because that is the area where they had to go through the most muscle/connective tissue and the staples have the furthest to go through. He told me if it doesn't let up in the next couple of weeks to call the office. Also that the pain may be around 6-8 weeks status post surgery but should not be as bad.

None of this makes me feel much better today because I am having pain and nausea with dizziness as well.... ugh

Thanks so much for asking.

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Racewalker48    41

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Did your doctor offer you something to manage the pain and nausea?

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pik    262

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Did your doctor offer you something to manage the pain and nausea?

Yes, I already had some from the hospital but he gave me another rx for the pain. I really try and take it only once a day, in the evening. Some days I take it in the morning as well.

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Roostertail2    98

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I havent had my bypass surgery yet - but I am almost an expert on abdominal surgery! I have had 4 so far!!

A coupl of things that have always helped me are: 1) If you ar able to get in a bath tub now - sit in warm Water as deep as you can get it. It takes pressure off your body. Swimming pool would be an alternate solution if available

2) Heating pad!

3) the support band is a great option though I just carried around a small pillow to use for the times when I needed to cough or just to help support my stomach.

Hope these help!

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pik    262

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Did your doctor offer you something to manage the pain and nausea?

I thought I answ

I havent had my bypass surgery yet - but I am almost an expert on abdominal surgery! I have had 4 so far!!

A coupl of things that have always helped me are: 1) If you ar able to get in a bath tub now - sit in warm Water as deep as you can get it. It takes pressure off your body. Swimming pool would be an alternate solution if available

2) Heating pad!

3) the support band is a great option though I just carried around a small pillow to use for the times when I needed to cough or just to help support my stomach.

Hope these help!

Thanks! I do use a heating pad but there is no way I am getting in my tub! I would probably get in there and be stuck until my fiance' gets off of work!

My RA doesn't allow me to do some things....

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Racewalker48    41

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The scheduling of your pain meds can make a big difference. If you are only taking it once or twice a day and you were prescribed it more often than that, then you won't get adequate pain relief. If the Rx has you taking the pain meds more often, then it may be wise to follow the instructions, otherwise you will still have discomfort.

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jomamacita7    51

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The scheduling of your pain meds can make a big difference. If you are only taking it once or twice a day and you were prescribed it more often than that, then you won't get adequate pain relief. If the Rx has you taking the pain meds more often, then it may be wise to follow the instructions, otherwise you will still have discomfort.

I agree with Racewalker....take your pain meds more frequently! The pain meds are meant to control your pain! Use them as prescribed so you can get some relief!

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pik    262

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You know, I take es tylenol throughout the day. I did just take a dose of the pain medication, though. I just don't want to get hooked on that stuff!

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Racewalker48    41

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You know, I take es tylenol throughout the day. I did just take a dose of the pain medication, though. I just don't want to get hooked on that stuff!

The likelihood of getting hooked is extremely low if you are using your pain meds for a legitimate reason. You have a legitimate reason, YOU HAVE PAIN. Please, don't suffer unnecessarily, take your meds as prescribed. As you heal, your pain should subside. You are only 1 week out from surgery, and have reason to have pain. As a pharmacist, I have heard too often of people who suffer because of fear of becoming addicted when they have legitimate pain. Pain is a powerful, thing, and when it's not controlled, can really hamper the healing process.

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pik    262

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Pik I am going through the same thing.. Surgery was 7/21 ... Please feel free to message me and we can walk this walk together. One day at a time...

Are you really? Mine was on the 16th, I am hoping it gets better sooner rather than later!!!!

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