How long does this last?

[kelliev2015 136]

Hi all, I'm two days post op (surgery on 8/8) and I'm feeling ok but I am struggling with a few things. The first being the horrific gas pains up in my shoulders. I literally feel like I'm being stabbed every time I roll over. I have been walking, taking gas-x, etc. but it isn't really helping. The second being my stomach hurting every time I drink something. The best way I can describe it is really bad hunger pains anytime something hits my stomach. It only lasts a few seconds but it is really making it hard to get all of my fluids in being so uncomfortable. Does anyone remember having these issues and how long they last? I'm hoping it isn't much longer.

[Qwalla 132]

Each day gets better. Hang in there. My surgery was 2 weeks ago. It is a challenge but it does improve. Hope you feel better. It was hard for me to get the required shakes and liquid down. I did it but it was a challenge. Not so bad now. Looking forward to my mushy diet in a week. Getting really tired of Protein Drinks 4 times a day. Lol. We will get through this!

[kelliev2015 136]

Did your stomach hurt every time you drank something? I know I'm only two days out so I'm not too surprised but just hoping it doesn't last too long. I'm worried about getting dehydrated.

[Qwalla 132]

Really try to sip sip sip to get your liquids in. You dont want to end up dehydrated in the hospital. My stomach felt sooo full it was hard to do. I did it but it wasnt easy. Yes my tummy did hurt fir awhile. I found Water tiny sips often helped me get the amount in I was supposed to get. It was a challenge for a few days. It just takes time. I felt like it was a full time job sipping drinks. I promise it will get easier. Feel free to message me if I can help or if you need to vent. Believe me...I understand. I just keep thinking long term this will all be worth it! Good luck sweetie!! Sending healing wishes!!!

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[magtart 603]

When walking swing your arms up and around. It worked for my gas pains.

[hdw85 48]

It will get better! The gas pains took a few days to get moved out though. The first week or so it was uncomfortable when I swallowed anything also. Just remember things are swollen up in there still, that will get better as well, just take small sips.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@kelliev2015 Try liquids at different temps.

[kelliev2015 136]

Thanks all. I appreciate the comments and encouraging words. It definitely makes me feel less alone.

[kmorri 1,689]

For the gas pains ...walk walk walk. Also deep breathing helped me. The more you walk the faster you will feel better. Do lay down unless you're sleeping.

The difficulty you're having drinking will get better but you must ensure you're getting in your Fluid no matter what....try warm broth.....try ice chips, sugar free popsicles...sugar free Jello...warm tea.....room temp Water...,ice cold water....you just have to experiment to find what works best.

For me each day got better and by day 6 I was much much better. Hang in there!