Hi everyone

I had my surgery a week ago and already have about a million questions. I don't know anyone else, personally, that has had the surgery. I'm hoping someone who has had could help me out.

I guess my biggest question is about the pain. I know everyone is different, but I'm surprised I'm still in as much pain. Any tips on how to help once the meds run out? Thanks!

Which surgery did you have?

Gastric bypass

Was it laparoscopic? Mine was and I didn't have much pain after the first couple of days. My pain was mostly due to the left over gas they use to inflate the abdomen, once that was out of my system I was good.

It was laparoscopic. I'm hoping that maybe the pain is from constipation or something. But my left side hurts every time I stand up or walk. And the incisions on the side hurt to the touch as well while all the rest don't hurt at all.

If this continues in the next few days I would call your doctor and talk with him about. It could be a sign of something more serious. At this point it is probably just post op healing. What kind of pain medications does the doctor have you on? Mine preferred oral Percocet. It worked wonders for me, but you need to be religious about taking it every 4 hours like clockwork, even at night. This pain is a lot like falling off a cliff. You never want to medication to fully wear off or down you go: and fast! after about the first 7 days I started reducing the dosage little by little every day, still taking it every 4 hours though. Then after about 5 more days I started toying with waiting longer between doses until I didn't need it anymore.

The pain medication is there to reduce the pain so you can function and move a little. This will help you heal faster and prevent pneumonia. If it is not working, then talk to your doctor about getting you something stronger and use the fear of complication as the valid argument for it.

I hope this helps. Your pain will go away before too long and you will be able to begin enjoying your new and amazing life. This is just a small step on your journey. Take this time to prepare for all of the amazing things you will be doing in the coming year!

We have a thread on post op October 2014. There a lot of October bypass patients there and there a great and supportive group.

It was laparoscopic. I'm hoping that maybe the pain is from constipation or something. But my left side hurts every time I stand up or walk. And the incisions on the side hurt to the touch as well while all the rest don't hurt at all.

its the same for me. I screamed this morning it was so hard to get out of bed and I'm 2 weeks post op. I might have to just go in to emergency although I've been avoiding it. I got rear ended by a drunk driver Sunday so that didn't help either.

Thanks everyone my RN called to check on me today. Sounds like something a simple enema (TMI!) will take care of. Thank goodness. The pain should be gone in a few days.