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Shelly, so about a week on pain meds?

I was hoping just a few days, but that makes sense. I read somewhere it is 2-3 weeks for incisions to heal and 6-8 weeks for the staple line to heal.

I gave myself two weeks of recovery and plan to go back to work after that. I have a desk job and work from home so I am hoping it won’t be too tough.

I’m really on top of liquids, Proteins, and walks. I think that will help. Taking about 4oz and hour.

Feeling okay after morning pain meds.

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2 minutes ago, codevsg said:

Shelly, so about a week on pain meds?

I was hoping just a few days, but that makes sense. I read somewhere it is 2-3 weeks for incisions to heal and 6-8 weeks for the staple line to heal.

I gave myself two weeks of recovery and plan to go back to work after that. I have a desk job and work from home so I am hoping it won’t be too tough.

I’m really on top of liquids, Proteins, and walks. I think that will help. Taking about 4oz and hour.

Feeling okay after morning pain meds.

My doctor told me that there is a decent chance I could go back to work in a week. Some people have actually gone to work in a couple days based on their pain level. I plan to take just the week and go back to work at my desk job.

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13 minutes ago, FunbytheLb said:

August 26th! Tomorrow! Omg

Good luck

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2 hours ago, lianejennely said:

I had mine august 20th!

Details? How are you feeling?

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Had surgery 8/24/21 I'm home in 8/25/21, pain is kind of bare able but gas pains are ridiculous! Not thinking about eating too much just happy I'm home because I have Gatorade zero and crystal light and all that good stuff. Still trying to get comfortable though

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So how much are we supposed to drink the first week. Is it really just 4oz at a time? I got an example schedule and it has me drinking something every hour.

Just not sure how to get a 20-30 grams of Protein when I can only have 4oz at a time.

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So how much are we supposed to drink the first week. Is it really just 4oz at a time? I got an example schedule and it has me drinking something every hour.

Just not sure how to get a 20-30 grams of Protein when I can only have 4oz at a time.
The brand of Protein Powder I bought from Amazon is made with only 4oz of Water with 27g Protein. The premiere tastes better IMO but I doubt I can drink 11ozScreenshot_20210826-001305_Chrome.jpg

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Shelly, so about a week on pain meds?

I was hoping just a few days, but that makes sense. I read somewhere it is 2-3 weeks for incisions to heal and 6-8 weeks for the staple line to heal.

I gave myself two weeks of recovery and plan to go back to work after that. I have a desk job and work from home so I am hoping it won’t be too tough.

I’m really on top of liquids, Proteins, and walks. I think that will help. Taking about 4oz and hour.

Feeling okay after morning pain meds.
I did not need any pain Meds after 10 AM the day after my surgery. I haven't taken anything since then. They say pain levels diff each patient. On day 11 post op. I go back work Mon but only 4 days then off another wk. Listen to your body I am lil tired so rest when I need to. Pray u will have a speedy recovery.

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Shelly, so about a week on pain meds?

I was hoping just a few days, but that makes sense. I read somewhere it is 2-3 weeks for incisions to heal and 6-8 weeks for the staple line to heal.

I gave myself two weeks of recovery and plan to go back to work after that. I have a desk job and work from home so I am hoping it won’t be too tough.

I’m really on top of liquids, Proteins, and walks. I think that will help. Taking about 4oz and hour.

Feeling okay after morning pain meds.
Good job w walking n ozs. Sitting here trying eat 2oz puree chicken dip. About surrender its good but few baby spoons n I'm full. Need do a timer stay disciplined w my Water.

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6 minutes ago, Shelly689 said:

I did not need any pain Meds after 10 AM the day after my surgery. I haven't taken anything since then. They say pain levels diff each patient. On day 11 post op. I go back work Mon but only 4 days then off another wk. Listen to your body I am lil tired so rest when I need to. Pray u will have a speedy recovery.

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Thanks for sharing. Are you walking yet?

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My surgery is scheduled on the 30th! I’m nervous but excited 😄

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