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Have been getting a heaviness across the stomach which is very uncomfortable, plus Lots of stinging and the Obvious aches and pains from surgery.
As have IBS, Barretts Oesophagus and severe diverticulitus it's sometimes hard to know what discomfort belongs to what.
Have taken tramadol which 2 hours later is easing up. Is this heaviness normal.
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valerie21605 janet74211
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janet74211 valerie21605
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Do ask for pain killers, better to take them and be comfortable. Let me know how you get on. Good luck.
sally_14743 janet74211
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sunshinemb janet74211
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I am 11days post op for laproscopic gall bladder removal.
Got the heavy feelin across the stomach which feels better with
some sort of support used my hands initially and today put
on some big woolly tights that have helped...but can't put my
bra on...sorry if this is too much info and it's not a good look either!!
Feel as though I have been punched repeatedly in the back!
Surgery of any kind causes a lot of bruising some can be seen
but internal bruising can be really uncomfortable and time to heal.
The stinging is quite common and for me has eased off over past
day or so!
When you are in pain like that it is best to take pain meds every 4hours
and not wait until it gets unbearable because this causes your body too
much stress
I found that if I lightly touch my skin in circular motions around my abdomen
it can stop the nerves from going mad with pain signals around the wound sites as aparently I was told nerves react to tickly feeling rather than the
pain...or this could be something I dreamed up, but it seems to work!!
I hope this helps and that you are feeling better soon
janet74211 sunshinemb
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It's now day 12 and I have managed to get fully dressed today, only got as far as wooly tights yesterday..
Walked to my garden gate and had a chat with one of my neighbours which was nice as the sun's out!...was out about half hour and feel quite pleased with myself having done that!
I am now going to chill out for rest of day as I don't want to push my body too far!
I hope you are feeling a little better today and the pain is under control?
valerie21605 sunshinemb
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janet74211 sunshinemb
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I was reading up on another sight where it reckons that after two weeks should be able to get around and if working could go back. 4 weeks and should be fit.
Well thank God am now retired cause no way would I be that fit. So
It is reassuring speaking about it with others in this situation. Get more of a true realistic out look n it all.
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sunshinemb valerie21605
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Thanks for your kind words!
I have no regrets at all, just so glad that I am no longer having of the awful symptoms associated with gall bladder and gallstones!
Don't do any bending or lifting!
Last week was tough as I already have a chronic health condition, so basically slept through most of it!
Today I feel better in myself, but body still feels as though I am bruised mainly on my right side!
I had to sleep on my back for about 7days now I can sleep on my left side!
Working out how to get in and out of bed at home was my main problem!
So that forced me to rest laid down for longer periods which I think helped a lot!
Just rest as much as you can afterwards to give yourself a chance of good recovery!
I am still on a very low fat diet only mainly soup, chicken, rice & veg,yoghurt, rice pudding and plenty of fluids as I don't want to pile loads of weight back on! Had no ill effects from eating any of this!
Good Luck Valerie and let us know how you get on!
sunshinemb janet74211
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Good to hear from you!
Shopping is not a good idea as you will be using all the muscles that have
been injured during the opereation!
I get 99% of my shopping delivered by Asda or Tesco and have done for years. It's a brilliant service and recommend it to anyone!
I think some of these people who make up these timetables for recovery have never seen the inside of a hospital or had an operation!!
I think you have to be extremely fit and healthy to recover in those sort
of timescales!
I'm thinking Christmas would be good for me to make a full recovery but
I do have a chronic health problem which makes my recovery slow!
Keep resting Janet and hopefully you will get a little better each day
sunshinemb janet74211
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I love my woolly tights got loads and leggings(600 denier)!
Always have cold legs and wear the leggings in summer under my jeans!
Don't take them off unless it reaches about 28degrees outside...lol
valerie21605 janet74211
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Have you spoken to your consultant regarding pain killers. You also will
Get a consultation with the anethetist before the op and my was brilliant.Do mention how your feeling and concerns you have. Lol they do not bite.have you a date yet?
sunshinemb valerie21605
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When you get your surgery appointment letter, I think it will tell you to bring all your medications with you that you are taking at the moment so they should double check that with you when you get there.
valerie21605 janet74211
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Sadly due to age yep remember women's lib lol. But never brave enough to go without a bra.
valerie21605 janet74211
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After mastectomy and reconstruction wear one day and night d no wantto end up at one saggy boob :-) one does not have much dignity left after so many ops.
kenya13914 sunshinemb
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brenda28402 sally_14743
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I had my gallbladder removed last Fri, then Christmas day had to have another
Surgery, because I had 2 stones blocking my bile duct and pancreas, this morning.😇 When I got up to walk the back calf of my legs are soooo sore. Did you have any problems like that
theresa57976 sunshinemb
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Thank you for the post. I thought I was going crazy. I had a full hysterectomy 6 years ago and only took one pain pill. This recovery is much more difficult for me. I think it's because the incisions are higher and I am a few years older. It has been a week since my gallbladder has been laparoscopically removed and I still experience pain above the upper central incision. There is also still some swelling and a bra just isn't going to happen right now. laying down and standing are good so long as I have pressure on the area while standing. Sitting is still difficult. A friend told me their mother had this surgery and was fine in a week. I am feeling rather wimpy. Your post helps me feel that it may take a few more days and that I am not a big baby. My employer is anxious for my return to work and I want to feel better before I go back to twelve-hour days. I don't want them to feel I am milking my time off but I definitely still hurt and am not up to returning. My rib area is quite sore and I often feel short of breath after moving around a bit. Sorry for the rant and THANK YOU.
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