Surgery 3/9/20 DONE

[Krystalized58]

So after much panic and fear of dying my surgery is complete. I’m bewildered by the high amount of pain I have had. At some point this has to stop right?!? I have 6 trocar marks which seems like a lot but idk. And I’ve managed half of the broth they brought me. Trying to stay hydrated but every time I take a sip I get the feeling that I was stabbed through the midline right side of abdomen.

 

[Brenda2010]

So after much panic and fear of dying my surgery is complete. I’m bewildered by the high amount of pain I have had. At some point this has to stop right?!? I have 6 trocar marks which seems like a lot but idk. And I’ve managed half of the broth they brought me. Trying to stay hydrated but every time I take a sip I get the feeling that I was stabbed through the midline right side of abdomen.

Thanks for letting us know you're on the other side!

Sorry you're dealing with some pain, are they keeping you in the hospital a 2nd night? Don't be a hero, take the pain meds. Hopefully the pain will quiet down after another day or 2.

 

[eladams2015]

The pain gets better, for sure! I find it ironic that I have a harder time with pain on laparoscopic procedures than open ones. I think it is mostly due to the air they pump in to be able to see. But, it does get better!

 

[AnnieLuv]

I had a lot of pain also. I had 6 incisions, 5 were from the bypass and the 6th was from the gallbladder removal. A lot of my pain was because the nurses didn't want to give meds and they were making me wait 6-7 hours for an every 4 hours dosage. I spent 2 nights in the hospital, walked the halls a lot and drank my water. Once I got home, things got muchbetter within about 24 hours. This pain is allot but is worth it and is temporary. Oh, and I did have a lot on the right side also because that is where they take the gallbladder. I think that when both get done together it's just a lot for the body to handle!

 

[Krystalized58]

Thanks for letting us know you're on the other side!

Sorry you're dealing with some pain, are they keeping you in the hospital a 2nd night? Don't be a hero, take the pain meds. Hopefully the pain will quiet down after another day or 2.

Yes they kept me an extra night. I definitely took the pain meds. It’s much better now but that first 30 hours were rough!

 

[Brenda2010]

Yes they kept me an extra night. I definitely took the pain meds. It’s much better now but that first 30 hours were rough!

I'm really glad to hear you're doing better today.

 

[Cyxelsid]

This pain is allot but is worth it and is temporary. Oh, and I did have a lot on the right side also because that

Trading short term discomfort for long term happiness and health, this is a GOOD thing and a healthy attitude! Glad you are feeling better today!

 

[amimpannell]

I had a lot of pain for weeks. I stayed one night then went home. But was in again the same night I went home. It will get better as the incisions and bruises heal.