3 days post op and a lot left side pain and slow raising temp
on 9/1/13 2:02 am
Don't feel bad! Everyone's experience is different. My doctor told me that it's normal to have pain/discomfort in the left side for a few weeks afterward due to the largest incision being on that side. I'm just 3 weeks out but the pain was completely gone after about a week and a half. The slight rise in temp could be normal just because your body went through surgery and a big change recently. My doctor said if it reached 101 or above to call him. Check your discharge instructions on what your doctor says. I hope you start feeling better!!
Well sheshe,
I'm still in the hospital hoping to be discharged by 4. Today's doc wanted me to eat my breakfast lunch and 34 oz of water by noon. I am trying, but it is tough. So want to be home. My daughter has called a billion times a day and the house is becoming a disaster.
Hope you feel better soon. I feel every single core muscle whenever I move terrible pain. I know it will get better.
Thinking of you.
on 9/1/13 3:04 am
Your recovery sounds normal to me. I had to use my pain meds till I was 3wks out. I was frustrated too because I had read about so many people that didn't need pain meds and bounced right back. My own husband had it done 3wks before me and was walking/sipping 6hrs after his surgery and stopped using his pain pump that night. But I had to keep reminding myself that everyone's recovery is a different journey and stop comparing myself to everyone else. I still have trouble with that, but I try to stop myself when my thoughts start going haywire lol I ran a temp of about 100.5 for 4 or 5 days. The surgeon told me not too worry and to stay on top of deep breathing or using the spirometer. He said that due to the anesthesia sometimes our lungs don't like to push everything out that it usually does and you can run a low grade fever from that. Take your pain meds if you need them, use your spirometer, check your temp and keep sipping. I wanted to smack everyone that said this too me and I still feel the need to throw something at hubby when he says it to me but, it will get better. I know it doesn't feel like that. Trust me, I am still having some residual issues from surgery and haven't been able to leave my house for a month except to see the surgeon. Also remember, you know your body better than anyone else, if you feel like the pain isn't normal or it feels different then call and ask, that is what your surgeon is there for! Hope you get to feeling a little closer to normal soon! Keep us updated on your progress!!
Take it easy and call the Dr..just to be sure.
We just had a pretty big surgery done...just because it is now done laparoscopically..doesn't mean its not major..it is.
Everyone is different and some need pain meds longer than others...don't feel bad because you still need them for relief. At least there is something you can take for relief..right!
Yesterday I was feeling a little "blech" and had to remind myself that I am just a few days out. Take care..wishing you all the best!
~ Sheri
on 9/1/13 4:03 am