How long does the pain last after surgery

I had pain getting up out of the recliner for probably a week post op. It only hurt when I was trying to use my abs to get up or get back down. It felt like someone was sawing into my abdomen with a fiery blade. Thank God it was only if I moved a certain way and only lasted a week.

I found several things that helped. When I had to get up out of the recliner, I would have someone get behind it and tip it forward so I just had to stand up. Doing this enabled me to not have to engage my ab muscles to get myself up. I couldn't get in or out of my bed until the middle of week 2. I also pressed a pillow against my stomach anytime I had to get up or down.

Also, I should tell you that I wasn't taking any pain medicine at home. They gave me liquid hydrocodone that was pretty foul so I avoided it. I may have not had any pain had I been taking the medicine.

I think that the level of pain varies a lot from person to person. I had my surgery on Tuesday and have had virtually no pain and I haven't had to take any of the pain medicine that was prescribed. Oddly, I think the only soreness I feel is in my abs from using the Spiro meter on a regular basis!

I had no pain after my surgery, but that's not the norm - I was just lucky.

If it's from the trapped gas (they inflate your abdomen to get in there to work - and that is usually what causes the worst pain), the more you get up and walk and move around the better for working it out. Try walking your bedroom or several rooms of your house every hour or so if you can stand it.

If you're having pain at the incision site, take your pain meds as often as allowed (yes, even if it tastes nasty - trust me I know ), move slowly, and use a firm pillow to clutch to your stomach getting up off a chair or out of bed (it helps).

You should start feeling much better pain wise in a few days max. If you continue to have moderate to heavy pain 3-4 days out, call your doctor's office to discuss.

Edited November 13, 201510 yr by FrankiesGirl

I had very little pain, and once the drain was removed it was barely noticeable. I was able to sleep in a bed the first night home, never had trouble getting up or down. It was my first surgery ever and I expected it to be a lot worse. Hope you have the same luck!

Thanks all of you for the support???? I am scheduled for December 1 and I was a little nervous about pain after surgery... Thank you for calming me down ..

Hi I was given suppositories and morphine tab which melted under my tongue for pain relieve as did not feel I could manage liquid meds along with all the water and protein. Get your doctor to work for you, after all that's what we are paying for.