3 days out and miserable,
I'm home, surgery went well. Dr. said I did good. I'm just in so much pain. It hurts to stand or walk for even short periods of time. I hope the pain level gets better. I'm having moments where I really regret it, but I know it will get better. Any feedback on how long I'm gonna be misreable?
~Paul~
SORRY YOU ARE IN SO MUCH PAIN..R U TAKING YOUR PAIN MEDS.?
WHAT PAIN MEDS ARE YOU ON...?
THE FIRST WK IS THE ONE WHEN ALL THE DOUBT AND WHAT THE HECK HAVE I DONE TO MYSELF KICKS IN..IT WILL GET BETTER WITH EACH PASSING DAY...
STAY LEANED OVER AND DON'T TRY TO BE A HERO..TAKE IT EASY, DRINK A LOT OF LIQUIDS, EAT YOUR PROTEIN AND TAKE THOSE MEDS...DON'T LET THE PAIN GET AHEAD ON YOU...
YOU WILL LOVE THE NEW YOU IN A FEW MORE DAYS...TAKE CARE..!!
cyndy
WHAT PAIN MEDS ARE YOU ON...?
THE FIRST WK IS THE ONE WHEN ALL THE DOUBT AND WHAT THE HECK HAVE I DONE TO MYSELF KICKS IN..IT WILL GET BETTER WITH EACH PASSING DAY...
STAY LEANED OVER AND DON'T TRY TO BE A HERO..TAKE IT EASY, DRINK A LOT OF LIQUIDS, EAT YOUR PROTEIN AND TAKE THOSE MEDS...DON'T LET THE PAIN GET AHEAD ON YOU...
YOU WILL LOVE THE NEW YOU IN A FEW MORE DAYS...TAKE CARE..!!
cyndy
Yeah, taking them religiously. I'm on an antibiotic and liquid Lortab. I have been trying to eat but cant so, i try to eat jello and yogurt. I get up every couple of hours to walk around a bit but only for a few minutes at a time. When I do walk around I walk hunched over which is how I'm supposed to walk. I know this week is going to be hard, thanks for the support.
~Paul~
I seriously HURT for the first 3 days, days 4 & 5 were a BIT better. I stayed on the pain meds religiously. I had serious doubts about what I had done to myself. Just hang in there. Each day here out WILL get better & be worth it.
Cyndi U
Gastric Bypass, Dr. Daniel Jones, Dallas, 2003
LBL, Lipo, Butt Aug, Full Thigh Lift, hernia repair - 5/5/11, Baylor Houston Residency Program - Dr. Echo & Dr. Bullocks
BL/BA, brachioplasty - 8/26/11, Baylor Houston Residency Program - Dr. Lee & Dr. Bullocks
Thanks Cyndi,
I appreciate the response. I'll just be really careful, i know not to overdo anything and that I need to take my meds at the designated times. I have not been hungry at all, as a matter of fact I have eaten but its only been yogurt or jell-o. Do you have any suggestions on what types of foods I should stick to while recovering?
I appreciate the response. I'll just be really careful, i know not to overdo anything and that I need to take my meds at the designated times. I have not been hungry at all, as a matter of fact I have eaten but its only been yogurt or jell-o. Do you have any suggestions on what types of foods I should stick to while recovering?
~Paul~
I'm 7 weeks out and can now bend over, crouch down, etc. I'm still not lifting anything heavy, but I'm pretty much back to normal with everyday things. Hang in there!!
Laura
Laura
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
Wow, 7 weeks out. How are you feeling? Do you still have any pain? I have to go back to work after 5 weeks so Im just hoping not too much pain, I know there will be some stiffness and swelling still, but week 6 will be an easy week for me I'm only working 3 of those days then have 4 days off. Thanks for the reply.
~Paul~