Today is my day 2. Surgery was 10/23/19. I came home from the hospital yesterday and I am in sooooo much pain. I have been drinking water but thats it. I tried to drink a pre-made premier shake and couldn't keep it down. I also tried to drink a vitamin water and could not keep it down. I'm not able to sit up. I can only lay prompt up on pillows. I am taking my vitamins as I write this...so far so good. How long will this pain last. I haven't passed gas yet but I keep beeping alot. Any thoughts

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Good morning!

May I suggest getting up every hour and just walking around the house for a few minutes. This helps to pass the gas and will help you with the pain as well. I wasn't good at doing this and my pain lasted three weeks. As far as getting the water and protein down, just take sips, and then wait and then repeat. I have been using a marked water bottle that really helps get my water in. If you continue to have trouble keeping anything down I would contact your surgeons office and let them know. They may have you go in for a swallow test, or something.

Best of luck on your journey!

So sorry to hear you're struggling. Are you on anything for nausea?

So sorry to hear you're struggling. Are you on anything for nausea?

Yes, I have nausea pills. I am just hoping it will pass.

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stay on clear liquids.. and sip do not drink.. take it slow and walk as much as you can even if it is for a few minutes at a time. it will get better.. hang in there and welcome to the losers bench.

stay on clear liquids.. and sip do not drink.. take it slow and walk as much as you can even if it is for a few minutes at a time. it will get better.. hang in there and welcome to the losers bench.

Thank you so much !!

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8 hours ago, Lynnbushea said:

Today is my day 2. Surgery was 10/23/19. I came home from the hospital yesterday and I am in sooooo much pain. I have been drinking Water but thats it. I tried to drink a pre-made premier shake and couldn't keep it down. I also tried to drink a Vitamin water and could not keep it down. I'm not able to sit up. I can only lay prompt up on pillows. I am taking my Vitamins as I write this...so far so good. How long will this pain last. I haven't passed gas yet but I keep beeping alot. Any thoughts

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The pain was AWFUL for me from the moment I woke up till around 24-28 hours. Then we finally got the right painkillers & it was totally manageable. Was your pain under control when they discharged you?

Vitamins- I really don't think you need to stress yourself over that the first few days. Just work on staying hydrated & walking laps around your house.

10 hours ago, Lynnbushea said:

Today is my day 2. Surgery was 10/23/19. I came home from the hospital yesterday and I am in sooooo much pain. I have been drinking Water but thats it. I tried to drink a pre-made premier shake and couldn't keep it down. I also tried to drink a Vitamin water and could not keep it down. I'm not able to sit up. I can only lay prompt up on pillows. I am taking my Vitamins as I write this...so far so good. How long will this pain last. I haven't passed gas yet but I keep beeping alot. Any thoughts

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Everyone here has given you good advice, I was miserable for the first 3 days then day 4 things got significantly better. Hope you are rocking it tomorrow

Day 3 for me
I think for me I'm trying to distinguish between actual pain or gas pain. I pulled myself up out of bed and I have been walking. I'm still in pain but I am trying to walk more. I have slowed down on the meds. If I take all the meds they make me sleep, so I decided today not to take the scheduled amount. So I am sitting in the living room today trying to drink water, walk, and not focusing on the pain. Lets see I took all my vitamins this morning with no problem. Oh yeah, I'm still only about to keep down water.


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Day 3 for me
I think for me I'm trying to distinguish between actual pain or gas pain. I pulled myself up out of bed and I have been walking. I'm still in pain but I am trying to walk more. I have slowed down on the meds. If I take all the meds they make me sleep, so I decided today not to take the scheduled amount. So I am sitting in the living room today trying to drink Water, walk, and not focusing on the pain. Lets see I took all my Vitamins this morning with no problem. Oh yeah, I'm still only about to keep down water.


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Also I feel miserably full. From forcing myself to drink water.

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Probably day 5 for me that I no longer felt any type of pain. I forced myself to walk a mile a every day. I'm sorry you're having a hard time drinking. Everyone's different. I'd definitely call your dr and let him know before you get too dehydrated.

Good morning!
May I suggest getting up every hour and just walking around the house for a few minutes. This helps to pass the gas and will help you with the pain as well. I wasn't good at doing this and my pain lasted three weeks. As far as getting the water and protein down, just take sips, and then wait and then repeat. I have been using a marked water bottle that really helps get my water in. If you continue to have trouble keeping anything down I would contact your surgeons office and let them know. They may have you go in for a swallow test, or something.
Best of luck on your journey!

Good advice. Thanks so much!

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So sorry to hear you're struggling. Are you on anything for nausea?

Yes I take a nausea pill everyday (prescribed).

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stay on clear liquids.. and sip do not drink.. take it slow and walk as much as you can even if it is for a few minutes at a time. it will get better.. hang in there and welcome to the losers bench.

Thanks I appreciate the words of encouragement.

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Day 4

So it has now been 4 days since my surgery and I am so much BETTER. I was able to take my vitamins early with no problem. Actually I can't wait to get off of them and switch to anorher brand because they are so sweet. Anyways I ventured out to Walmart and ended up feeling nausea....not sure why. I continued to walk and sip anyway. I have got to get rid of this gas. But guess what I discovered.....i am getting my recommended does of water in. So I am happy about that. Protein is another story. Last night I mixed my water with the Premier protein shake and I seem to tolerate the shake better. So I will do that from now on. Let me tell you all what helped with my nausea....at least I felt like it did..... HOMEMADE CHICKEN BROTH. Oh my God is was so delicious. I had to remember to go slow but it so sooooo good. So I purchased the plastic container bowl's to store it for my daily lunch/meal. How are you all doing???

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Day 5....Guess what?
I went back to work!!!! I took my vitamins this morning, sipped on protein water on my way to work. I have a desk job so its not at all physical. I was so busy I forgot to eat. Actually I didn't get hungry. I did sip water/ Gatorade zero all day at work so my water intake is good. I didn't need any pain meds. When I got off work I had chicken broth. Tonight I will try to squeeze in a liitle protein drink and call it a night.

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