Was banded on the 9th and still in pain..

katspaww · May 15, 2007

OK NVGirl.. how did you get to roll over to the pillows? I got a body pillow and tried to roll-over onto it but I still could feel my stomach pulling too much. I even took an extra large dose of my pain meds last night and waited 30 mins till I was nicely droggy and then tried to put myself on the pillows on my side and could only stay about 3 mins and was in pain.

I need to know the secret cause I am dieing on my back!!!...... :help::help:

But I will state that I still can't stand comfortably without holding my stomach every so often so it just could be that I need to be patient and hope I can sleep on my back in a few days.

Kitty

NVgirl · May 15, 2007

The rolling wasn't overly comfortable.. I'd hold my incisions and kind of tuck a little of the pillow underneath that side and then ease down. Once I got settled it was heaven!

Devera · May 15, 2007

I don't know how I missed reading this site yesterday when I was beating myself up thinking I was a baby because I had to call the doctor's office for more pain meds. I am still having lots of pain at the port area, which has been the most troubling for me from the beginning. It is a better today, but still lets me know I did something to myself! Otherwise, no complaints. I am glad I did it! AND, so glad not to have any nausea and so far no shoulder pain. I am sure that a week from now this will all be just a memory and we will be on our way to "wonderland"!:youcandothis:

katspaww · May 15, 2007

OK... so I tried your advice and was able to sleep partially on my side last night for about 3 hours!! Thank you so much!!!! Nice to not sleep on my stomach.

Kitty

katspaww · May 15, 2007

Hang in there Devera... I know what you are going thru and the Port Site is the problem child for me as well. Everyone says it gets better so we will be able to testify if what they say is true... :-)

Actually, today is better than yesterday for the pain while walking. I can walk almost completely without holding my stomach so I guess "this too shall pass".

Kitty

healthny · May 15, 2007

I had surgery on the 8th -- don't despair things will get better -- everyday that passes you will feel notice you're on your way -- my best advice stay positive and be gentle with yourself.... but I definately would have the blister checked out..that could turn into a dangerous situation....