Question how long did pain last after surgery?

2nd part did you need to refill on pain medication or were you able to go without?

I have my surgery in 9 days and this thread is making me so nervous. Ugh.

23 hours ago, JonBlue said:

I have my surgery in 9 days and this thread is making me so nervous. Ugh.

How come? Would be nice if this post would relieve the nerves.

I am 30 days out zero pain feel great

On 9/19/2023 at 12:06 AM, Mike.J.Y said:

How come? Would be nice if this post would relieve the nerves.

I am 30 days out zero pain feel great

It does but it also makes me very worried since I do not handle pain well and the experiences at varied.

On 9/19/2023 at 12:06 AM, Mike.J.Y said:

How come? Would be nice if this post would relieve the nerves.

I am 30 days out zero pain feel great

It does but it also makes me very worried since I do not handle pain well and the experiences at varied.

5 minutes ago, JonBlue said:

It does but it also makes me very worried since I do not handle pain well and the experiences at varied.

Talk to your doctor about your lower pain tolerance and they'll be able to help you manage it.

The pain for me was mainly from the incisions being stiff for couple days, but still able to get up though without being in to much pain.

Just now, Mike.J.Y said:

The pain for me was mainly from the incisions being stiff for couple days, but still able to get up though without being in to much pain.

Same. The only pain I had was in the hospital. I was sore getting in and out of bed at home (a comfortable recliner or wedge pillow helps with this), but nothing major. They sent me home with pain medication, but I never took it. And I think I only took the Tylenol a couple times. @JonBlue

I had a lot of scar tissue and some other issues that were being corrected at the same time so I have had a rough time with managing pain since the surgery. I had surgery on the 11th, and on the 12th I ripped internal stitches so yay for superglue. The only thing that has saved me is wearing the binder near constantly. But I also have a VERY low pain tolerance and take norco daily for a nonhealing back injury. So they sent me home with oxy and a muscle relaxer. I had to get the muscle relaxer refilled and am currently trying to make do on the pain meds I normally take. So far so good and I'm back at the office today. Planning on working both jobs today so we'll see how tonight goes at the bar. Luckily hubby said he'd stick around after he sets up my speakers and see how I'm feeling and if I need him to emcee instead.

Update: Gastric Bypass Date 8/16/2023

Starting weight 376

Current 334.2

Down 42 pounds

Note: No pain at all, not hungry. Do I miss a large pizza and a movie yes... Would I make same choice to do surgery yes I want to be active again..

I am 5 days post op with no pain. Never had any gas pains or pain with walking.

Update: Gastric Bypass Date 8/16/2023

Starting weight 376

Current 1323.3

Down 53.7 pounds

Pain:

I do have dumping issues at times when I eat to fast. Usually I throw up real quick and all is good. Happens 2 or 3 times a week. Other then that no pain. I feel great.

Please share your weight lose updates or any pain. Thank You.

All of my pain issues are mostly gone. I only feel a bit of pain if I drink too much water. I will put my hands up in the air and stretch upwards until the water moves on. I'm happy that all of my incisions have healed up well, and I went swimming for the first time last weekend. This may sound very strange, but now, jiggling my lower belly around feels nice, kinda like I'm massaging all of those areas that are still healing inside.

Congrats on hitting Onederland Beanito!!

Update: Gastric Bypass Date 8/16/2023

Starting weight 376

Current 312.2

Down 63.8 pounds

I had bypass done on Monday. They kept me in the hospital until Wednesday mid morning. They were managing my pain via iv intake, and crushing pills if needed. My first full day home is today and the pain is miserable. I am taking 1000mg of tylenol every 4-6 hours and have to take the oxycodone 5mg pills they gave me to sleep. They only send me with 5 pills and they wear off at 4-5 hour mark so I need two to make it through the night. The pain is mainly in my stomach itself. On the left side. Pain when walking. Pain when drinking. This has been much harder on me than I would have imagined it to be. My throat is also scraped up heavily from the intubation tube so it hurts to swallow as well. Right now Im in misery and praying that tomorrow brings me some more relief. I have kept a binder on and it definitely is better than not having one on. Im failing to keep up on fluids and if I cant improve tomorrow I will be heading in for another iv. In this moment down and out crying wishing I had not done this… but I know if I can power through it… it HAS to get better.