I'm 8 days out and almost outta my pain meds. I see my pcp tomorrow but idk if she can refill my prescription since my surgeon prescribed them to me. I don't see him till the 13th. I had a hiatal hernia repaired through my belly button and that incision and under it and around it still really hurts. Idk what to do. Has anyone else needed refills. I know a lot of you are hard asses and didn't need them lol.

Your pain should be easing up soon. Have you tried a gentle, low heat heating pad or hot water bottle? Make sure it is not too hot. Try to do something to get your mind off it, and don't forget to walk - that will help the muscles get back to normal. All the best to you....

Will regular Tylenol help? IDK, sometimes it works for me as well as the prescription stuff... but I am one of those hard asses with a ridiculously high pain tolerance : ) I do agree that CanyonBaby is right about trying a heating pad. It will help soothe and relax all those sore incision muscles.

Edited April 2, 201511 yr by liannatx

The only thing about the Tylenol is to make sure it is ok by your Dr. I was allowed liquid Tylenol for my arthritis, but ONLY rarely, especially right after surgery. It's always something, huh?

Tylenol doesn't faze it right now. I walk every hour. Helps gas lol. And I don't have a heat pad. How much are they?

They are not bad, but vary greatly in price. You can probably get one for under $20, but then again, I haven't shopped for one for awhile. And they come in lots of sizes for differing reasons. They have some with an automatic turn-off, which is great and highly recommended. One thing, though, don't over-use it. Maybe call your Dr. for suggestions on how long to leave it on there. Good luck to you!

I had a second stronger medication called in the second day I was home so I had two prescriptions. You don't have to wait for your appointment just call.

I had significant pain for a full 2 weeks...forget OTC pain meds. Be honest and direct with your surgeon/primary care doc...you'll get what you need.

My dr allowed liquid childrens advil for pain but some drs dont because its an NSAID and can increase bleeding risk. So ask your dr before trying that suggestion.