Hi everyone who is having surgery in October 2014. We can start a new topic for those of us who have had surgery already.

This is the spot were we will all end up, were we'll share our stories and recovery. It will be a new dawn for so many of us. Let's stay close as united we will conquer anything that comes our way!

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Yes I am taking them as prescribed. I went throught my journal and noticed this started after I attempted 5-10 lb weights at the gym. And have narrowed the pain down to certain movements. Which is any movement involving abs. might go get an x-ray done.

Yes I am taking them as prescribed. I went throught my journal and noticed this started after I attempted 5-10 lb weights at the gym. And have narrowed the pain down to certain movements. Which is any movement involving abs. might go get an x-ray done.

@marie. Ok my surgeon said nothing above 10lbs for 6 weeks postOp so you may be right weights as the source of your pain

Mine said the same. I figured the ones I was using were okay. It has been 3 days since then. I am going to see if this gets better over the weekend. If not, Monday morning I'm headed to my doctor.

When I had surgery last year I tore a little muscle in my stomach after picking up something at work that was heavy. They did a CT scan to figure it out. Nothing can could do unfortunately but give it time to heal. But good to get it checked in case it's something torn inside.

I am having a hard time getting in calories! All I can get down a day is 2 bowls if broth with the unflavored protein, then a few 100% fruit, no sugar added popsicles and maybe a jello cup. Then I sip on a big water jug that I mix half & half with apple juice all day. I am so full!!

Question I don't feel full especially when drinking water so any help is it normal? When I eat I feel s lil something but no cramping in the even and I drink slow but not sipping and I'm not sure if that ok or is something wrong

No gas pains at all. No pain meds either. My surgery seems so different from most, I am kind of waiting for the other shoe to drop. There must be a catch and I have just not gotten to it. For right now I am counting my blessings.

@@Beni me too. 10 days out with no problems. Getting all the water, protein, and vitamins in. Walking some. No pain meds in 5 days. After hearing all the problems and issues, I too am waiting for the other shoe to drop but I'm praying it doesn't. Praying for you too. And praying for everyone else who had this surgery. I hope everyone ends up fine and healthy!

@@Beni me too. 10 days out with no problems. Getting all the Water, Protein, and Vitamins in. Walking some. No pain meds in 5 days. After hearing all the problems and issues, I too am waiting for the other shoe to drop but I'm praying it doesn't. Praying for you too. And praying for everyone else who had this surgery. I hope everyone ends up fine and healthy!

@@Sherrib4health - same here! I'm 5 days out today, and things have been great. I'm not having any issues with getting everything in. I'm still careful when I drink or eat "full liquids", but I'm not getting that incredibly full/stuffed feeling. I don't gulp by any means, but I don't have to take tiny sips either. I was worried that maybe something didn't take with the surgery!

Yesterday I did have some very slight left back shoulder pain and pain at the base of my neck on the left side, and my mind went crazy, thinking I have a leak. I checked my temp and BP, and it was fine. I just took some pain medication and tried to not focus on it. Feeling fine this morning. Other than that I've been great. Things have just been going so well, I'm waiting for (and dreading) the shoe to drop. Yikes! ????

Question I don't feel full especially when drinking water so any help is it normal? When I eat I feel s lil something but no cramping in the even and I drink slow but not sipping and I'm not sure if that ok or is something wrong

@@Naynay31 - same here! Worried something didn't take with my surgery.. I'm sure it's fine, but not eat I've been expecting. I'm 5 days out.

@@Naynay31 - same here! Worried something didn't take with my surgery.. I'm sure it's fine, but not eat I've been expecting. I'm 5 days out.

I felt the same way. But now there weeks out I'm able to tell the difference of hungry and full. It just takes time and getting used to the new you and your bodies signals.

Is anyone still having issues with pain? I had my surgery on 10/22 and have been trying to ween myself on less pain meds because I'll run out soon. Last night I took 1&1/2 perc and when I woke up this morning I had a 7 level pain, and after showering I literally had to lay down and wait for the meds to kick in. During the day I can exist fine on 1&1/2, but it seems as night and in the am I need the 2 to manage the pain. I'm worried I'm still in too much pain, and also that when I do run out the dr will not give me more. I'd love to hear your thoughts, I know some said they weren't given pain meds at all, I honestly don't know how you exist. Also I get regular gallstones and still function, so I'm not being a whimp. ????

Someone from my Dr's office told me the full is you burp a lot and your nose runs.....I tried it and it does happen.

Someone from my Dr's office told me the full is you burp a lot and your nose runs.....I tried it and it does happen.

I had surgery on the 23rd i didn't have to take pain meds for two days but yesterday I had to take 2 Percocets so I'm still in pain especially when I have to sneeze or cough after driving too

Still in Hospital. I may go home today. We will see. Still in a lot of pain. I can only go about 3 hours between pain meds. One good news though... I passed gas today! Never thought I would be so excited! Just typing this wears me out. Going to rest now. I will check in later.