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PAIN!

So I had surgery 3/31, one week tomorrow. I feel great with the exception of some serious pain on my right side when I get up, sit down, get in the car, get in and out of bed, cough, etc. feels like I'm getting stabbed or something. Anyone else experience this? I'm curious how long it takes to go away. I'm ready to get moving and this is really holding me back.

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    • Bufflehead
      Bufflehead

      Yes, I had that -- it's very normal, as per the bariatric nurse at my surgeon's office anyway. It took 2-3 weeks for mine to go away completely. If you still need pain meds, don't be shy about taking

    • Marivero
      Marivero

      Hi, I had my VSG same day as you and all is great except the sameness pain you describe. Stabbing pain on the right, vey sore when I bend down, do stairs etc. nights are fine, day is worse when I m

    • FocusOnMeNow
      FocusOnMeNow

      Uh you feel like you're being stabbed because in fact you were stabbed there and yes you have to be VERY Careful getting up sitting down etc and rely on your arm strength rather than your abs to do th

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    I would suggest sip sip sip as much as possible. Also sugar free Popsicles helped a lot in the beginning. Also as the swelling goes down you should be able to get more in. I couldn't even think about protein the first few days.

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