Ideas to cope with pain?

[violetroyalty 25]

Hey guys! So I'm 4 days post op and I'm in so much pain, they prescribed me the Percocet but it only alleviates the pain slightly, I can barely move, I still do my walks tho but to lay down or get up or even walking in hunched over because of the pain, is this normal? How did you cope with the pain?

[violetroyalty 25]

Sorry if I posted this in the wrong lace :/

[FFDoc180 2]

Did you have the same pain while in the hospital after surgery? If they gave you a binder with all the info in it there's a page that's like a troubleshooting guide. For pain due to gas or other issues. That would really help you narrow it down a little better.

[violetroyalty 25]

I didn't receive nothing like that is the same pain but now is constant, if it continues I think I'm going to the ER because it really starts to hurt a lot

[WL WARRIOR 690]

This sounds normal to me as far as what I went through. I could not rise from a sitting position or reach to grab anything without terrible stomach pain. Rising from a laying down position was just about impossible. There were a few times when I fell asleep on the couch and had to drop to all fours in order to make it to the bathroom. I slept on my back for at least two weeks because it was too painful to sleep on my side.

You could call your bariatrician/surgeon to see if you are experiencing anything abnormal. It should get better in a few days, however.

[FFDoc180 2]

That's your best bet & they'll be able to lead you along. Also everyone is different. I'm looking for that page in my binder. When I find it I'll post it, it maybe of some help as a guide to follow

[violetroyalty 25]

Ok thanks guys! I'll contact my surgeon, I just get a little panicky sometimes, and yes @@WL WARRIOR I can only sleep on my back too, actually I feel a little relieve that this is I guess normal, and if you can find it I'll appreciate it if not is ok too thank you @@FFDoc180

again thanks!

[FFDoc180 2]

You're welcome & I hope you find pain relief soon. I'll post that soon.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

A surprising advantage of being old and creaky is that I already had a lift recliner at home. It did all the work in getting me up, and I slept in it for a few nights, too. Don't be lifting anything for a while. My limit was five pounds for the first six weeks. I do not know how parents with little kidlets cope. My respect to you all.

[WL WARRIOR 690]

I actually had to use one of those claw sticks to grab things out of reach. It actually helped a lot so that I didn't have to reach, twist, or bend. Its quite beneficial if you have no one else at home to get things for you.

[glitter eyes 1,398]

I found it painful to go from a sitting/lying position to standing also after surgery. I used a small travel sized pillow and used that to brace my stomach and that helped so much. I was actually attached to that little pillow and used it for several weeks.

Good luck it will get easier as time passes.

[detoria 1]

So I was jus in the same boat my mother call my on call and the were ready to send me back to hospital the on call worked wit my mother that whole day and nursed me back to myself I came home to soon and was not gettin enough luquids which was cause much pain in my lower abdominal area try more liquids and if that don't work its back to er u must go!