AimeeM Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 and boy, did I underestimate the amount of pain I'd be in. The loratab and ibuprofen are barely touching it. I had the hysterectomy yesterday. It took longer than my surgeon thought it would take, as when he got in there was much more thickening and scar tissue than he had anticipated. I feel like I've been pretty thoroughly beaten - all over the abdominal area, sides, chest, etc. Ugh. On a positive note, I feel incredibly blessed. My sweet husband slept on a horrible broken hospital cot all night, helping me to the bathroom when they took the cath out, and advocating for me when I was too loopy to advocate for myself; my mother came from 2 hours away to stay overnight with my children, and I had several people (my best friend/sitter, my aunt, and my mother) who came to see me off in the morning (and to make sure there was somebody here for the children, lol). I came home to children still in one piece, a new Nook Galaxy 4 that DH had ordered for me, and a ridiculously helpful 13 year old Redhead, who gave both boys their bath, dressed them, made them dinner, and yelled at me to sit down when she thought I was cleaning the boys' bedroom :p If anyone has awesome tips about pain management when pain meds aren't helping much, I'm all ears! I hear it will get progressively better over the next few days, but right now I'm not seeing a light at the end of this pain tunnel :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Glad you're home and things are going so smoothly on the home front. Afraid I'm not much help on the pain management front. Hopefully, others will have some tips about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Very, very gentle hugs :grouphug: I was the 13yo (well, I had just turned 14) when my mom had her hysterectomy. I cooked Thanksgiving dinner that year with Mom supervising from the couch :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I'm happy and relieved to hear that the surgery is over and that you are back home and being fussed over, but I'm so sorry the pain is so bad. :( Sending you hugs and many prayers that your recovery is quick and as painless as possible. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Best pain tip is not to let meds lapse especially the first few days. An abdominal binder (16 inch elastic band with velcro) is your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 If the Lortab isn't enough, call and get something stronger! I agree with PP. Set an alarm and take the meds religiously. Keep a little note going with what you've taken when. Time them so that you take one 2-3 hrs after the other so they overlap. Hope you feel relief soon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Did you have an abdominal incision? If so, something supportive like a Bella Band helps a lot. And yeah, don't let your pain meds lapse, even if you don't think you need them, at least for the first few days. Hope you feel better soon! Glad you have help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 If the Lortab isn't helping, call your MD to get something else. Have you been on pain meds before? Some people need higher doses than others. Also, don't wait till you are in pain to take the meds, stay ahead of it (within the limits of the RX of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I am glad the surgery went well, but so sorry you are in such pain! I agree, call the md to see if you can take something stronger, and be religious with timing so you stay on top of the pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 :grouphug: Your family sounds wonderful. I hope you are able to rest more comfortably now that you are back home. Definitely call the dr for other meds if you need them. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 (Hugs) Hope the pain meds kick in soon! Keep taking them on schedule, they may need time to build up in your system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 :grouphug: I am glad you are doing well, I hope you are better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Goodness, Aimee, I hope with all my heart the pain lessons quickly. Glad you are home! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Aimee, I'm glad that you're home and things went well. I hope the pain subsides soon, my heart goes out to you. Let your family pamper you for a while!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I'm glad you're home and the surgery went well. Prayers for a speedy recovery. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 As someone upthread mentioned, definitely get an abdominal binder and use it. Made a world of difference for me when I had to move at all. Later, I switched to "granny" undies with a control panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Poor thing, I hope the pain relief happens soon, so that you may rest and recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Some of that pain may be gas in the abdomin from surgery (been there, done that, doing it again soon) and rocking back and forth hugging a pillow may help, also walking, to pass it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Glad you're home. It always helped me the few times I had procedures to be in my own bed, with my own pillows and comfy surroundings and ::quiet::. Hospital floors are not quiet! My only pain management advice would be to take the medicine absolutely as scheduled not as needed to stay on top of the pain. And if what you have is not working, perhaps you could ask for something different? Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Binder for three weeks, minimum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Good luck to you! Hope you are back to normal soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I had my surgery last year and while uncomfortable, I wasn't in horrible pain. Get different pain meds. I do well with percocet and that is what they gave me. In fact, I called about pain, and they gave me another refill of the good stuff. So ask. And just not doing anything. The more I moved, the more I hurt. seriously, sit around and do nothing ((HUGS)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Pick a TV series and binge watch it on Netflix. That's how I distracted myself from my surgery pain this summer. Lots of hugs, and hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I hope you are feeling much better today! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Definitely call for better meds...no sense being in pain while you recover. Wishing you a speedy recovery and your family sounds lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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