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Posted 4/4/2010 2:51 PM (GMT 0)
I over did it yesterday and now I am feeling the pain. I am trying to rest today. I hope ya'll have a lpd.
Posted 4/4/2010 3:00 PM (GMT 0)
Kimber, I'm sorry to hear you'e in pain from doing to much. Perhaps a long soak in a hot bath would help you...it might relax you enough to get some relief. Perhaps even a nap if you can manage one!

Gentle hugs, and know that I'm thinking of you today!

Pam
Posted 4/4/2010 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
It's so hard when we overdo it, isn't it? I do that all the time...way too much! I hope that your pain goes down and that you can rest today. Baths do help me when I'm really bad.

Hugs,

Flower
Posted 4/4/2010 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
Kimber, I know the feeling, as I have done it too! You will feel like your on the mend, and then push it a little too much, and then you find yourself two steps back.

Take it east, and you will get there.

SE
Posted 4/4/2010 3:15 PM (GMT 0)
I am also sorry to hear that you are hurting today. I knew at the end of yesterday that I, too, had overdone it. A hot bath with some Japanese Mint Oil did help to soothe the pain in my back, and I was able to get some rest, and some relief. I do hope you are able to get some rest, and relief to day as well.

Take care of yourself today.
Posted 4/4/2010 3:30 PM (GMT 0)
I am sorry, too, that you are having extra pain today! I had one of those days yesterday and am paying for it through the night and this morning, too.

Take care, Kimber, and try to rest...

--Tina
Posted 4/4/2010 3:53 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Everyone.
Posted 4/4/2010 3:55 PM (GMT 0)
Butterfly, what is Japanese Mint Oil? Where do you find it, and how does it help?

Pam
Posted 4/4/2010 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
Kimber,
Try to remember that you're really still fresh from surgery. I know sometimes we think a week or two should be enough to heal, but like I said to you before that gall bladder is deep inside so a lot of organs got "readjusted" and you have many internal sutures still healing. So do be kind to yourself, and try to give it more time.

Take care,

PaLady
Posted 4/5/2010 12:47 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, Pam.

Japanese Mint oil is just something I found at the health food store, and is just straight mint oil without any other additives.  It is quite potent, but very soothing.  I will sometimes add a few drops to my bath water, or I will apply it directly to any area of my body that is hurting.  It has a quick, and cooling effect.  A bottle of it will last a long time, and is relatively inexpensive, at around $20 (CAN).

You will not want to apply it if you are on your way out, as you will smell like a candy cane.  The smell is not medicinal, though, like some of the creams you might find at a pharmacy.  It actually smells nice, if you like the smell of mint. 

I highly recommend giving it a try, as I always find it helpful.

Posted 4/5/2010 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hope you were able to rest some today...We all have those days where we overdo....I have learned to plan in the 'down days' after I have my active days....that's when I get to catch up on my computer stuff and all my shows on the DVR:)...

Gosh..I remember when I had my appendix out in my early 20's and I had no other issues with my healh..and 4 days later I was at the beach playing beach vollyeball with my friends!!! I could NEVER do that now!!! Ahhh...to be young and stupid and healthy again!!! HAHAHA...

Now I stub my toe and it puts me over the edge for pain!!!

As others said..just take it one day at a time and give your body the rest it needs...but maybe some light stretching as I noticed on your other post about the back pain....so to keep other areas from getting sore..

Hope tomorrow is even better for you:)
Posted 4/12/2010 1:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone, I over did it this past weekend. I helped with the laundry and other things. Now my stomach is swelled,muscle pain and incision pain. Is this normal if you over do it while you are recovering ? I helped hubby he was fine in helping for the first week and I think know he wishes I could do more . I am just wondering if this is normal or should I call the surgeon office? I dont really want to bug them if its just normal healing pain? I have to try to vacum today. I hope everyone has a lpd. Tommorrow I will be 3 weeks post op from lap chole.
Posted 4/12/2010 1:44 PM (GMT 0)
Ok I called the dr and he is in surgery. I got pretty much yelled at by the nurse saying I did way too much to soon. She said listen to your body and stop. She said she will let him know and will call me back. I hope he dont want me to come in.
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