How long did you have pain after surgery? Did you treat your pain with prescriptions or over-the-counter and for how long? I ask because I am 11 days post-op and still having quite significant pain. I am trying to stop the prescription meds with little luck. I am almost out and my dr. seems reluctant to give me more. I have pain when I try to bend down and when I try to lay on either of my sides. I currently sleep in a recliner and I miss my bed. I also get random, painful stomach spasms. Thank you for any replies!

I had severe pain for the first week. After that it was just soreness. I just dealt with it as pain meds make me sick so I don't take them. Every day has gotten better with the pain.

I didn't need any pain meds until a few days out. Took some one evening to be able to sleep. Next day found out it was acid reflux (more omeprazol was the answer). From there I only occasionally took liquid Tylenol if I over did it.

I stopped pain medstge day I left the hospital. At 6 days post op I over did it vacuuming n cleaning n walking for an hour so I took a half that night. But it seems the more I move the less sore I am.

No pain meds once I got home and just liquid regular Tylenol for 2 nights at home.