post opt pain

Ok...I am currently 3 days post op. I expected some pain but this is bad. Any suggestions? I am already on a pain killer but it only helps an hour or two. Oh God does this hurt

What did the doctor give you for pain management?  I found Lortab took the edge off.  I can't lie though, I felt really bad for about 5 days and then it slowly got better.  It will get better.

Call your surgeon.  You should not be in pain.

I agree with Winnie- please call your doctor if you are in this much pain.

They have already sent you home and with this kind of pain??? So sorry for you.  I have not had my surgery yet and plan to ask my doctor about this kind of pain. 

My surgery was on 10/10/11 and my pain was pretty high. I was given Lortab as well. I know everyone tolerates pain differently and have underlying issues that may make you feel more pain than others. Quite honestly I'm a big baby, but that being said,the best advice I got was from a friend who had surgery a few years ago that really helped. She told me to walk as much as I could. I found that actually standing up felt better than sitting down and so I walked all through my house. I didn't go outside,cuz I didn't feel up to it,but walking through the house really helped me ease the pain. I didn't do laps or anything..walked in a few circles..yes but it did help a lot. I hope it helps you too. If the pain continues I would call your doctor,but he will likely tell you to do the same. I was one of my doctor's higher risk patients and he told me to walk to keep from getting blood clots in my legs. I wish you lots of luck and it gets better every day ♥

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If you are in pain, it will hurt the healing process, you need to tell your doctor.