After surgery pain

[Kristin84 1]

So I am 10 days out (which I know isn't far out) and I am in more pain now, then when I was in the hospital. I saw my Dr today and he said it's normal. I can only walk a little at a time and standing after a min or 2 it feels like someone is stabbing with a sharp heated knife. I have to find my breathe and I get lightheaded. I have a very high pain tolerance so to me maybe something is wrong.

I think the fact he acted like I was seeking pain meds pissed me off the most. I told him I am almost out of pain meds he gave me, just to show that I have had to take them due to the pain. I didn't want more even told him so. My dad was with me and he was very upset with the way I was being treated. He even stood up and told him the amount of pain I was in bc he clearly wasn't listening to me. My dad asked what else I could take bc I don't want the pain killers. Then the Dr said that he isn't going to write me a new script and just take Tylenol. He must have said I am not writing you a new script 3 times.

I was in tears when I got out to the car. All I wanted was to make sure everything is ok. I was fine with Tylenol. He was just so rude and didn't want to listen to what I was saying. All he did was push on 2 spots on my stomach. I am worried about it and have the right to ask about it and tell him what I have or haven't been able to do. I hope things go better at my next 1 month follow up.

Has anyone else been in a lot of pain (not due to gas pain) but actual muscle pain? If so what did you do to help with the pain? I am willing to try anything. I am not regretting it yet but if this pain keeps up I don't know what my thoughts would be.

[travelergirl 142]

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. That DR was not listening.
I described my pain as a world class ab workout. Every time I stood up or sat down I was sore. It wasn't enough pain to keep me from wanting to move but I knew it was going to be uncomfortable.
I could only stand for a few minutes before I got exhausted. My abs and back would get sore and tired.
The fatigue didn't change much until about 5 or 6 weeks after surgery.
I started commuting to work and waiting for mass transit etc during weeks 3 and 4 still got my abs and back sore.
I didn't have any shooting or stabbing pain though.
Good luck!

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[trying4me 56]

So I am 10 days out (which I know isn't far out) and I am in more pain now, then when I was in the hospital. I saw my Dr today and he said it's normal. I can only walk a little at a time and standing after a min or 2 it feels like someone is stabbing with a sharp heated knife. I have to find my breathe and I get lightheaded. I have a very high pain tolerance so to me maybe something is wrong.
I think the fact he acted like I was seeking pain meds pissed me off the most. I told him I am almost out of pain meds he gave me, just to show that I have had to take them due to the pain. I didn't want more even told him so. My dad was with me and he was very upset with the way I was being treated. He even stood up and told him the amount of pain I was in bc he clearly wasn't listening to me. My dad asked what else I could take bc I don't want the pain killers. Then the Dr said that he isn't going to write me a new script and just take Tylenol. He must have said I am not writing you a new script 3 times.
I was in tears when I got out to the car. All I wanted was to make sure everything is ok. I was fine with Tylenol. He was just so rude and didn't want to listen to what I was saying. All he did was push on 2 spots on my stomach. I am worried about it and have the right to ask about it and tell him what I have or haven't been able to do. I hope things go better at my next 1 month follow up.
Has anyone else been in a lot of pain (not due to gas pain) but actual muscle pain? If so what did you do to help with the pain? I am willing to try anything. I am not regretting it yet but if this pain keeps up I don't know what my thoughts would be.

I am so sorry this is your experience. Keep taking someone with you to your appts. Write out your concerns and questions before you go in, if he isn't listening, hand him the paper.

Also ask if you can see a PA next time instead.

I am 7 days out and still hurt pretty bad, I just had my appt and was told to keep taking my pain meds and expect relief in the next 1-2 weeks. I also use large gel ice packs to my abdomen every 20 mins. I brace the site when I move and prop a small pillow under it if I sleep on my side. You might call and ask if you could get/wear an abdominal binder.< br>
If the pain is too unbearable, go to ER.

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[Shirley Shirley Parr 20]

I'm so sorry you had this experience with your doctor!!! It's so important to be able to trust him! I had pain for two weeks and took the hydrocodone I was prescribed for the entire two weeks. I hate taking narcotic pain killers, but the pain was that bad. After that, the pain subsided, but I felt miserable. By about 6 weeks, I was in tip top shape, as far as feelings are concerned. He may be right about your pain not being unusual. But, if it continues to be unbearable, go see him again. Or if possible, could you ask for a different one? I don't know how the insurance would take care of that. Or maybe see your Primary Care and tell them all about the concerns you have. Just don't suffer unnecessarily!!!!

[Kristin84 1]

Thanks everyone. I will have to try ice. I have been using a heating pad. I expected a lil bit of pain but nothing like this.
I took Tylenol and it didn't even touch the pain. I am just going to have to deal with it. If it gets worse he will be hearing from me.

When I go to my next appointment I will definitely be bringing one of my parents.
Let's just say his mood hopefully will be better.

[GassyGurl 428]

Are you sure it's not partly gas? The reason I ask is because the gas pain I had was by far the worst thing I ever experienced. I was writing in pain pretty much and could barely walk. Laying on my left side was life changing.

I hope you feel better soon.

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[trying4me 56]

Thanks everyone. I will have to try ice. I have been using a heating pad. I expected a lil bit of pain but nothing like this.
I took Tylenol and it didn't even touch the pain. I am just going to have to deal with it. If it gets worse he will be hearing from me.

When I go to my next appointment I will definitely be bringing one of my parents.
Let's just say his mood hopefully will be better.

Stick to your guns and advocate for yourself. I also use liquid Tylenol, just don't use more than 4000mg in 24hrs. And I found ice was better than heat, heat made me ache more. Good luck and let us know how it went.

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