Man, this pain suuuucks.

How long until I start feeling better? Sleeved about 15 hours ago.

Are you feeling gas pain or incision/surgical pain? For gas pain, walk and move as much as possible and use a heating pad, and for most people it is gone within a couple of days. For the pain of surgery itself -- take more pain meds. You shouldn't be having pain that sucks -- don't be a hero and try to avoid your pain meds, either. Take as much as you need!

I had my surgery on the 25th and I felt no pain from the surgery but that bloody gas bubble was enough to make me want to strangle every single person that walked by my room. I walked as much as I could with that lovely IV drip and as soon as I got home I started to walk the neighborhood. My dogs have never loved me so much as they do now.

By the 4th day out I felt human and then for fun I weighed myself.

The pain is temporary and the number on the scale will make you happy.

Stay strong - and concentrate on getting home to feel better.

All the best wishes!

Ditto to above. If it's surgical pain ask for more Meds. If it's gas you've gotta walk walk walk. I really had no pain, just a little cramping from the drain and some bloated discomfort which walking helped with. I had surgery at 3pm and was coherent by 9pm. I intermittently walked and dozed all night and was out walking/shopping after being discharged by 9 am the next morning.

Just remember you had major surgery and that some pain is expected. That's what drugs are for! ☺️

3-5 days I'd say and then it's bearable, at least in my experience. Feel better!

Oh sweetie.....you're doing wonderful.....no way i voulda text in recovery.....we're thinking about you

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Don't be afraid to ask for more pain meds if you need them. They kept me quite comfortable in the hospital so I was not in pain, just some discomfort. Hang in there! I am day 4 post-op and believe me, each day does get better!