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⌈ Secret Post #3419 ⌋

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Pain management question

[philstar22]

Okay, so my doctor gave me 800 mg of ibuprofin and then tilenol with codeine. It barely seems to touch the pain. I know I shouldn't be up and about or anything, but even getting up to use the restroom is agony. Is there anything I can do to make getting up and down easier when I have to?

Re: Pain management question

[(Anonymous)]

How are you laying down?

Also, this might help? How to get and out of bed after surgery. https://youtu.be/LkFMRm_lO3Q

You may also need to walk more. If you are not moving much, you are probably stiffening up. Usually after surgery they suggest you get on your feet every now and again unless you are specifically told otherwise.

Re: Pain management question

[philstar22]

They didn't really tell me anything. The problem is that I'm a pretty big woman. And the surgery was in my stomach area. So every time I move I get stabbing pain inside. I pretty much can't move. Maybe I would move more if they'd given me something stronger, but right now I can barely handle just getting up for the restroom.

I'll check that video out, thanks.

Re: Pain management question

[herpymcderp]

Well, first of all you shouldn't be trying to just sit up if you've had abdominal surgery. They should have at least taught you the correct method of entering/exiting a bed:

1. Roll on your side so that your arm is under you.
2. Get a good, firm grip on the side of the bed so you don't fall off.
3. Slide your legs over the edge of the bed.
4. Let the momentum carry you into a sitting position.

And yes, you should be up and about somewhat. Don't try to push it too hard (to the bathroom and back a few times for the first few days is fine), but getting yourself up and walking greatly decreases the chances of clotting in your lower extremities, which is a life-threatening surgical complication. Multiple studies have shown that appropriate post-surgical physical activity also increases circulation, speeds healing, decreases pain perception, and prevents muscle loss associated with prolonged bed rest. Aim to get yourself up and moving on short walks at least twice per day as soon as you can tolerate it and try to increase their duration every time (e.g. start with 20 paces more than your bathroom journey, then 30, then 40... etc.)

If your pain continues to be above a 5-6 on the pain scale, or worsens, seek immediate medical attention. Otherwise, experiencing a certain amount of discomfort after surgery is to be expected.

Re: Pain management question

[philstar22]

Thanks. This is really helpful. No, they didn't tell me any of this. I guess probably because it was just a laproscopic surgery, so maybe they weren't expecting as much pain as I have? IDK. Anyway, walking around is actually all right (painful a bit but bearable). It is the getting up that is difficult. But I'm going to try this like you said and see if it helps.

Re: Pain management question

[(Anonymous)]

"Just" a laproscopic procedure is still quite a fair bit of damage for your body to deal with haha. Especially when you consider that every time you contract your abdominal muscles you're pulling at the incision and compressing whatever is you're attempting to heal.

Be as gentle as possible on your midsection while maintaining your activity, and you should see pretty good results without a great deal of pain.

I wish you good luck and fast healing. :)