8 hrs post op - NOT what I expected

[BajanSleeve 244]

I had my surgery 8 days ago. The first 48 hours were very painful. There is no way around that. Prepare yourself for that. However, my experience was that the pain really lifted by the 3rd day. I refused pain meds after day 3 as I was really ok. I was really surprised about that since the day of surgery and after was so painful. I don't think I experienced real pain after 48 hours - just soreness and discomfort from the gas they pump your stomach with in order to see in between the organs. You will notice some pain across your shoulders and a very distended belly. That is from the surgery gas and you will have soreness from the stretching of your tummy and across your chest.

I brought natural nausea Patches which they put on me right after surgery that worked like a dream. I also brought gasX strips with me and used one the day after surgery but yes, walk walk walk is what works to get that gas up.

Hang in there - you only JUST had your surgery. It wont stay this painful my dear.

[lili@ne 21]

Wishing Speed recovery for you !!

[BrookeR 25]

Thanks everyone! Day 3 today and I feel much better. The only thing really bothering me now is the soreness. My husband has been a trooper by taking care of the kids and me without complaining one time. I also bought some gas x to take and see if that helps along with the walking