I'm 3 days post op and I have never been in so much pain. And I can get my liquids down. My feet ate so swollen. I'm having to sleep on the couch. I know it's going to all be worth it but I hate feeling like this. I'm not hungry at all which I guess is a good thing. What more can I expect?? Anyone else have this much pain???

YES!

YES! Those first 3 days were the worst of my life, and i've had 3 kids! Three days was it though, it started getting much better after that.

Be patient for just a little longer...

Today is one week post surgery and the first 4 days I had so much pain too. Honestly it's only today I'm feeling more myself. Follow the rules, sip, walk, breathe. It will get better. Focus on the new healthier you. If you're in that much pain call the surgeon maybe they can adjust your meds.

Wish you all the best.

My advice is walking through the pain it helped me greatly. I only had major pain on Day 2. I took my pain meds every six hours. I am on day 5 post-op.

I'm still taking mine every three and a half hours bc if I don't it gets Si bad that the meds take forever to work. I'm almost out and I don't know if my surgeon will write a refill. I tried runny oatmeal last night and woke up with terrible gas. I know I'm not getting enough fluids. I'm supposed to drink 8 oz over the course of an hour. My feet ate swollen two times their size. Do any of you know what's causing that? Not enough fluids?

Can I ask what type of pain you are suffering from?

I set a timer for every ten minutes and drank sips of water.

Pain in my incisions and my stomach in general.

I'm four days post op and much better than yesterday. Walk, sip, breathe! Best advice! I have read other folks say day 3 and 4 are hard the you really start to feel better! I'm counting on that! I'm taking my Tylenol every four hours and it seems to help! I took a shower this morning and feel human! I had a cup of decafe coffee which really feels normal! Now I'm sipping on my protein shake just visualizing the healing! Hang in there!

Day 2 was my worst day, but the whole first week was kind of ugly. I know it's the last thing you want to do, but walk. Even just around your living room. It will help wake up your system and get your kidneys active so they can help release that retained Fluid. Drink and walk and breathe deeply, just like everyone has said - and be patient (if you can, I was and am horrible at this). It will get better! I'm on Week 3 and feel really good.

The more u walk the better u will feel. I had alot of pain too but it passed after a few days. Just keep sipping and walking and things will get better i promise

I'm 3 days post op and having the same problem. The pain is awful and I can't keep anything down, including pain meds. I sure hope this gets better. ????

Krydmo,

Hang in there! Try cutting up your pain meds into pieces they are much easier to swallow and you'll only need a smaller amount of Water. Keep taking small sips, walking eases the pain and breathe! Your on your way to a new fabulous you!

I am day 4 post op. I could do nothing. I was shocked at how immobilized I was. Walking was a big help. Today is so

Much better. Walked around the house outside several times. Going to do so again. Had nectar Popsicle and put unflavored syntrax into strained cream if potato

Krydmo,

Hang in there! Try cutting up your pain meds into pieces they are much easier to swallow and you'll only need a smaller amount of Water. Keep taking small sips, walking eases the pain and breathe! Your on your way to a new fabulous you!

Thanks so much! Im on liquid pain meds. I'm very surprised at how difficult it is to sip anything. The pain is unbearable once it hits the stomach..it takes just a few seconds to come right back up but then it's kind of a relief. Anyone else having this problem? I know it will get better but I'm so thirsty! Lol