Back from post op appt

Hi all,well he says my incisions look good  . He says Im just a slow healer  and gave me enough pain meds for 2 more weeks he said if im not better by then to come back and see him. But he thinks I am just a slow healer. He also precribed me some motrin to take with my pain meds he said it will help my muscle pain aka feeling  like I have been run over by a truck. The sharp pain s in stomach,chest and shoulder is trapped gas . he said it will work out  eventually. He said do as much walking as my body allows me to do . he says if it causes pain to stop. I also cant  pick no more than 5 pounds for 2 more weeks .I hope everyone has a lpd.

Thanks Tina.

Kimber,
Glad to hear your appointment went well. I hope you can relax a bit now, as worry is only going to keep you tense. Your surgeon sounds understanding, so just trust that even in the event you still have pain in a couple of weeks, he's going to help you with it. In the meantime, use your pain meds as prescribed and try to move around a bit more (as your doc allows) - and also try to find some fun distractions, like maybe your favorite funny movies or something. Or a favorite book, music, whatever. Just my opinion, and I know it's easier said than done, but taking your mind off of the surgery and all for brief periods of time I think will help a bit.

Glad it went well. Now to get that gas moving and you'll feel so, so much better!

PaLady

ps. hopefully I can sleep tonight.

Yeah i have chronic pain from fibro and back pain.

feel better friend , hang in there things will get better , thinking positive thoughts and sending them your way Your friend Mikel

Glad to hear that your check up went well and that your Dr. doesn't see any infection or terrible issues post op...As others have said..everyone recovers at different levels and hopefully you will have some great weather to get outside and enjoy those walks:)

Try to relax tonight so that you can get some good sleep..That is a crucial part of your recovery to let your body rest...

Sending hugs (( ))

Hi Kimber!

I was thinking about you today and I'm glad your surgeon was responsive to your needs and prescribed the drugs without issue. I hope that the last of the trapped gas is gone soon, and that your body finishes healing up from the surgery quickly. It sounds like the doctor will be fine about helping you further if needed, so at least you don't have to stress now.

Take care of yourself, enjoy your walks...but don't overdo it!

Hugs,
Pam

SE,yes he did he prescribed me some motrin to take with my pain meds. He said it will help with the muscle pain aka feeling run over by a truck feeling. I took some last night with my pain med and it helped me alot.

Thanks Catz. What is harder they wont let me take gas x . they said it wont help. I hope you have a lpd.

SE,yeah taking the ibuprofren with the lortab is helping my pain alot . How are you feeling?