Day 2

[Lynnbushea 21]

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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[Lynda486 783]

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!

[Orchids&Dragons 9,046]

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

[Lynnbushea 21]

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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[Jazzy1125 1,008]

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.

[Lynnbushea 21]

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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[JanJan19 205]

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.

[Lbtnew 89]

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

[Lynnbushea 21]

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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[Lynnbushea 21]

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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[Dances with Carbs 168]

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.

[Lynnbushea 21]

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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[Lynnbushea 21]

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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[Lynnbushea 21]

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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[Lynnbushea 21]

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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