home and SORE

well I got home last night and I am hurting like heck.  I am having a hard time finding a good way of getting up and down from the recliner.  Also, I am afraid of tearing something apart.  When does it get better?  I am already saying this pain better be worth it all lol.  Will update later and I just wanted to thank you all for all the help and info you have given me. 

Pam

Maybe try the bed with lots of pillows? I know I could not get in and out of a recliner for weeks without help. Thankfully my mom had an adjustable bed. I thought I was doing better by the 3 week mark, but then split my incision on week 4. Ouch!!

Laura

I feel your pain!  For me (TT/LBL 4 wks ago) it was the worst in the very beginning and gradually gets better every day.  I second the motion of using lots of pillows. 

For me it was easier to lay on the sofa b/c it's lower than the bed and you have the arms to help prop you up.  It will get better!  And at 4 wks I can tell you I haven't seen a flat stomach since I was a teenager.  It's really unbelieveable.  Try to rest as much as possible - eat lots of chicken soup and take the pain meds! 

Just wanted to wish you well!  Glad you are home and hope you are able to find comfort soon.  Keep up with the pain meds!!!