Milestone at 2 weeks

[JCP 619]

Today I am 2 weeks out. I have been one of the patients who has experienced bad pain from internal stirches pulling. It's been so discouraging and I've cried at the drop of a hat, wishing I had not done this. My sweet husband, who has a broken foot, has been working all day then coming home and waiting on me. Well, what do you think? I went to bed hurting last night, woke up with no pain! I kept waiting for it to show up, it's not there! I took a shower, dressed, am sitting outside, no pain! It's a miracle! My stitches are not dissolvable per my physician so who knows! All I know is there is indeed light at the end of the tunnel, for those who are waiting! And guess what else.., I put on makeup and after exactly one month (pre and post-op), I can begin to see my former face emerge. It's been years since I saw that face. I am so happy. God bless us all!

[Debi Amador 120]

Good for you, I hope each day gets better!

[limbo6 23]

i am 2 weeks out today and i still have terrible pain in the one trocar site on the right where they took the stomach out. i had vomiting after surgery and i don't know if that made things worse, but i am doubled over sometimes still in pain with burning that radiates to my right flank/back. still on pain pills and waiting to be pain free.

[JCP 619]

Limbo, that was like me. It was so painful I would cry. Felt like a sword in me. I debated whether to try and push through the pain or take bed rest, getting up to shower, fix my drinks, etc. i decided bed was all I could do and it seems to have worked. I have gotten only minor walking in but it was the best I could do. Please tell your doc to refill that prescription and just take them and hang in there. I can't help but believe yours will dissipate soon as well. God bless.

[limbo6 23]

thanks...i did get a refill of pain pills...she gave me 12. big whoop. i was kinda like you a little where i'd walk and think...hey no pain, but then it shows up. hopefully, it'll be gone in another week totally.