Is anyone else having surgery in July?

In short, it’s going great! I’m having no problems getting 65-70 oz of water and 9 oz of protein shakes down daily. I never took any pain meds, either at the hospital or at home. I have taken some gas-x, but honestly, I don’t even know if I need that. I do toss and turn in bed and get some lower back and hip pain while trying to sleep. Probably because I’m on my back 98% of the time I’m in bed. I do have an adjustable bed, so I don’t think sleeping in a recliner would be more comfortable. And I love my bed!

Me too, took so long to get the hair brush through! Has anyone changed their dressings yet. Just did two and was a bit icky so didn’t do the other three

I changed mine daily a little OCD about it but I did have my Incision pop open on Monday after bending over and putting on my damn shoes!!!! But they glued me back up next day

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On 08/01/2018 at 22:25, gr8ful1 said:

In short, it’s going great! I’m having no problems getting 65-70 oz of Water and 9 oz of Protein Shakes down daily. I never took any pain meds, either at the hospital or at home. I have taken some gas-x, but honestly, I don’t even know if I need that. I do toss and turn in bed and get some lower back and hip pain while trying to sleep. Probably because I’m on my back 98% of the time I’m in bed. I do have an adjustable bed, so I don’t think sleeping in a recliner would be more comfortable. And I love my bed!

Howwww!!! How are you spacing your protien and water!! To fit one day?? Are you eating soup? Or anything else??

3 minutes ago, mercmerc said:

Howwww!!! How are you spacing your protien and water!! To fit one day?? Are you eating Soup? Or anything else??

I *always* have a water bottle with me and sip from it all day long. I also drink 4 oz of protein shakes 3 times per day as directed by my program. They let me count this as "water," so that's 12 oz of it. I also drink 4-6 oz of cold brew coffee, and about 4 oz of broth per day. All of it counts.

Advice needed please ?? my tummy still feels so hard and blown up! I am day seven today, is this normal? I’m still doing liquid diet but still getting stitch pain on left. Are your tummies still really hard and blown up?

On 08/03/2018 at 14:33, Poppygirl said:

Advice needed please ?? my tummy still feels so hard and blown up! I am day seven today, is this normal? I’m still doing liquid diet but still getting stitch pain on left. Are your tummies still really hard and blown up?

I am 17 days post op and yes- still swollen and tender. I think the left is where they move your liver aside to get at your belly and this could be way it’s an extra tender spot.

That was a super sore spot for me during the first week and a half.

Thank you

Hmm my left side has never been a problem, my right was a little iffy in the first few days, but I can honestly say I've gone two whole days with no pain at all.

You are so so lucky ?

I had mine on July 18th

I dont even understand how people have zero pain?! Im in day 4 and man im hurting....Day 5 tomorrow! Still trying to make it to where I hopefully move past all the pain.

Poppygirl—

My surgery was 7/11 and by day 4 post op my gas pain was almost gone, but I also wore an abdominal binder which reduced the pain and bloating a ton. I found one on amazon for pretty cheap- maybe $30? My doctor told me to wear it for a month and it has really sped up my healing process. You can also try other compression garments like high waisted spanx type undies or bodysuits, which I’m wearing these days bc I’m back at work and they fit better under my work clothes.

Hope that helps!

Thanks soph504 just not sleeping so will try anything!

Thanks soph504 just not sleeping so will try anything!

3 hours ago, soph504 said:

Poppygirl—

My surgery was 7/11 and by day 4 post op my gas pain was almost gone, but I also wore an abdominal binder which reduced the pain and bloating a ton. I found one on Amazon for pretty cheap- maybe $30? My doctor told me to wear it for a month and it has really sped up my healing process. You can also try other compression garments like high waisted Spanx type undies or bodysuits, which I’m wearing these days bc I’m back at work and they fit better under my work clothes.

Hope that helps!

Thanks for sharing that info re: a compression wrap after surgery! I just ordered one.