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Title says it. I'm a relatively limber 300lbs. Right now, I'm building a new a bed. It's not going to be done before my operation. My mattress is sitting on a slats on the bedroom floor. I've never had an abdominal surgery before, so I don't know how much it will hurt me to have to get on hands and knees to get up. Do I need a different solution or is this just a possible annoyance?

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Are u having laparoscopic or incision? If its laparoscopic, I think you'll be ok. If it's a concern or bother first couple of days, maybe sleep on couch or recliner.

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I was free of major pain after 3 days but still have to be careful bending over or carrying heavy things even shopping

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actually, the only pain I really had from surgery was in my abs when I was trying to switch position (e.g. lying down to standing). So it might be a challenge getting up, but you should still be able to do it. Maybe have some "props" nearby to help.... (edited to add that if you're two weeks out, that pain may be gone by then....I think I only had it the first few days)

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35 minutes ago, catwoman7 said:

actually, the only pain I really had from surgery was in my abs when I was trying to switch position (e.g. lying down to standing). So it might be a challenge getting up, but you should still be able to do it. Maybe have some "props" nearby to help.... (edited to add that if you're two weeks out, that pain may be gone by then....I think I only had it the first few days)

THIS! I had lap gastric bypass and it was using my abs and core that hurt, but really only for the first week and a half or so. Log rolling to get out of bed helped.

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Use a firm, small pillow to hold against your belly when you get out of bed. helps a lot.

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I actually found being in a low bed or chair was better for me in the first week or so. I would "roll" out of them onto my hands and knees onto the floor and get up. This way I was using my limbs instead of my sore abs. Getting into them I'd just do the opposite with the help of a sturdy low stool to put my hand(s) on.

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6 hours ago, catwoman7 said:

actually, the only pain I really had from surgery was in my abs when I was trying to switch position (e.g. lying down to standing). So it might be a challenge getting up, but you should still be able to do it. Maybe have some "props" nearby to help.... (edited to add that if you're two weeks out, that pain may be gone by then....I think I only had it the first few days)

Actually, I meant to say my surgery date is two weeks from today! Thanks for the tips.

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