Not feeling well (cramps) and really missing advil

Dundreggen
on 3/21/17 7:59 am - Canada

Nothing more than a small pity party. Having first bad 'time of the month' since surgery and really missing advil. Tylenol does squat (but I knew that before surgery, that acetaminophen does little for me)

Crampy and grumpy at work :(

Surgery isn't the 'easy way out' that many nay sayers make it out to be.

Referral TWH: Sept 2015 Orientation: Nov 2015 Social Worker: Jan 2016 Nurse practitioner: Feb 2016 Nutrition (group): Mar 2016 Nutritionist: May 2016 Psych: May 2016 Meeting with Surgeon: July 2016 Surgery!: Nov 2016

So far 80 pounds lost!

GmaDiana
on 3/21/17 8:05 am

Have you tried a heating pad.That is what i used in the old days.Also they now have Salon Pas ,this are used to alleviate pain by putting this pad on the spot that hurts.Some people say they work well.

Dundreggen
on 3/21/17 8:08 am - Canada

I have a ho****er bottle at home. But my apt is always so hot (top floor of an apt) like 82+F. Even with the heat off and the windows open! I should try again tonight maybe with the balcony door open :)

Gwen M.
on 3/21/17 10:44 am

VSG on 03/13/14

For what it's worth, I found that my cramps improved a lot with weight loss and a lifestyle that includes exercise most days.

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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Dundreggen
on 3/21/17 11:07 am, edited 3/21/17 4:08 am - Canada

Mine got easier over all as I got older and fatter LOL! They have gotten worse anytime I have lost weight previously. I was hoping.. as my last two were annoyingly long but not bad that post surgery they would be better.

HAHAHA says my uterus.

iloveravens
on 3/21/17 10:54 am

RNY on 08/13/14

I ended up having an ablation because mine were so bad after WLS. I was the opposite of Gwen! You could try Tramadol. You need an rx for it though. Otherwise I can suggest heating pad, hot showers, and tylenol.

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

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Patty R.
on 3/21/17 11:15 am - Harrisville, RI

RNY on 09/08/16

My sympathies. I got relief only when the offending uterus was removed.

Along with the already offered suggestions, I found some comfort with a lightly constrictive wrap around my lower abd/belly. Maybe an abdominal binder you may have, but not too tight.

Feel better soon :)

TheNewT
on 3/21/17 11:16 am

VSG on 08/04/14

If I get my body temperature up (heating pad or exercise) it makes it so much better. And Lord knows I don't want to freaking move when I hurt that badly but the cardio helps me so much. I look like grumpy cat the whole time, but I do it.

Amy Liz
on 3/21/17 11:39 am

RNY on 11/21/16

My periods had gotten worse over the years, debilitating...so heavy, crampy and miserable. A few months before surgery I had the Mirena put in. What a difference, it's almost nothing now and I am so happy I did it.

I used to take Advil for everything especially periods, almost daily and multiple times a day. I miss it because it worked so well. Tylenol is worthless to me.

I hope you feel better.

RNY 11/21/16 - HW/SW 309 LW 150

REVISION 4/10/23 - HW 240 SW 225 CW 179 GW 175

White Dove
on 3/21/17 1:01 pm - Warren, OH

RNY on 10/16/07

Natural progesterone cream, from a health store, will override the estrogen that is dumping from your body. It will get rid of cramps, bloating, swollen breasts, fatigue, and grumpiness.