JennyLynn
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My incisions and stomach are REALLY hurting...I'm on lortabs, but they keep me AWAKE. It's Saturday morning, DS is at SO's parents and I've been up since 6am...didn't to go bed til after midnight. I'm a napper - couldn't even nap yesterday after the surgery.
I don't know what to do, it's driving me insane.
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spinnerdegrassi
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Well, you should be taking 1-2 lortab q4-6 hours most likely. Did you get a prescription for a docusate also? You should be taking a stool softener so as not to aggravate your abdomen when you take a dump.
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JennyLynn
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What's a docusate?
She said if by day 2 I haven't had a bowel movement...to get some laxitives. So far I haven't..been taking tums though to help some.
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spinnerdegrassi
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Docusate is a stool softener. You should have probably got a prescription from the start for one. If you don't have a BM, you'll probably need to get some bisacodyl.
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JennyLynn
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Thanks - I don't usually have any issues w/ BM's :). Any suggestions on a good over the counter one? I'll send SO this morning.
I'll probably call the nurse's station today and get some ideas to, maybe also for something to help me sleep.
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spinnerdegrassi
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The problem is, the lortab will work against you having a bowel movement, Narcotics have a constipating affect.
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JennyLynn
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Yeah that's what the dr. said, so I expected it. I'll probably get some over the counter laxatives as she suggested - my main annoyance now is sleep :)
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Redlegg
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This could be a tricky equation, enough to sleep and a laxative, hmmmmmm.
I would ask if you should get a stool softener or a laxative. The issue with the bowel movement sounds like it has to do with muscles used during. The softener sounds like it will decrease the amount of strength needed and make it easier, the laxative sounds like it will make you go when you can't. I could be wrong, but spinner, give me some knowledge.........
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JennyLynn
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Right now, I just to sleep, and poop. I don't really care how it happens, LOL.
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[quote]Right now, I just to sleep, and poop. I don't really care how it happens, LOL. [/quote]
-------> drink some coffee :)
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JennyLynn
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Ohhh, good idea actually, I didn't think of that. I'll go make some now :)
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Redlegg
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I mean, I am not exactly sure if I care how it happens, I just do not want you to hurt yourself in the process. Embarassment is ok, and even postable, but not hurting yourself. :):)
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4Summer
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[quote]Ohhh, good idea actually, I didn't think of that. I'll go make some now :) [/quote]
-----> Might not help you sleep but it'll have you BMing in no time - lol.
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Redlegg
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how far apart are your contractions? :)
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Redlegg
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We will be needing hourly updates... :)
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4Summer
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LMAO.....oh the visuals
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JennyLynn
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LMAO...Red...
I took some benedryl - maybe it'll help me sleep.
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JennyLynn
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Red I'll be sure to give you a minute by minute update on my BM's - no worries :):)
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JennyLynn
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Well on 2nd cup of coffee, nothing yet! SO's on his way to the pharmacy to get me some meds :)
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elliesmom
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Just to clarify - a stool softener is different from a laxative. Stool softeners do exactly what they sound like. You probably had one (like colace or something) after you gave birth. My doctor prescribed it to me anyway. They are very gentle.
Laxatives on the other hand cause muscle contractions in your bowels to force everything out. I found that using them can be quite painful even when I am NOT recovering from abdominal surgery. So be careful. Your doctor would probably not want you taking a laxative OTC.
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JennyLynn
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Dr. said if I hadn't had a BM in 2 days to get laxatives...SO's on his way back from the pharmacy, not sure what he got.
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BeckaLeigh
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I would recommend something like Miralax. Pretty good stuff. Even helps my chiweenie go potty. :-)
I can't believe how bad you seem to be hurting. Maybe they did a bigger incision on you or something? I hope you feel better soon. And if I were you, I would take 3 Benedryl and call someone in the morning. :p
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JennyLynn
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Thanks BL - SO got me some nyquil and I was able to nap.
There are 2 incisions, one in/under the belly button, and one about 5 inches lower - did you have two?
I'm also still bloated w/ the gas and look slightly pregnant - awwwwe :)
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4Summer
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This sounds like a good reason to eat Mexican Food - load up on the beans - lol
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JennyLynn
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LMAO! That doesn't even SOUND good. And for me, Mexican not sounding good - is NOT normal!! :)
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BeckaLeigh
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They did a vag-assisted lap so I only had one incision. With my hysterectomy, they were nice enough to give me 3 scars. But, they are not even noticeable now.
As for the Mexican food? NO. You get gas right now? OUCH. It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to get some gas pills to help you get some of that air out of your belly. It is going to take some time, because it is more in your belly than gas is. I started passing it as soon as I left the hospital, even though it hurt like an SOB, but I felt SOOOOO much better when it was about 3/4 of the way gone that night.
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JennyLynn
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It's started passing SOME - I've been taking tums and Maalox (sp?).
But still no bowel movements!
I'm assuming the incisions were one for the laparoscopy, one for the hysteroscopy? I don't know.
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BeckaLeigh
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I don't, either.
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Buckeye
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JL, is there any food that will act naturally for you? In my case, it is licorce (the real stuff).
Hope you feel better.
Spinner, could they have used "gas" in her stomach - the reason for the bloated feeling?
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JennyLynn
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Thanks Buckeye - not really...I have IBS, usually it's never an issue to "go."
They did fill my stomach with gas, that's why it's so bloated.
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JennyLynn
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I just hope I feel better tomorrow - today's been really rough. I have a pretty high tolerance for pain...but I also have a fever. Dr. said as long as it doesn't get over 101, I should be fine.
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Sherron
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Are you whining?
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JennyLynn
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Yes, I'm definitely whining!!!
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Sherron
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Oh, okay - continue. :)
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JennyLynn
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:-)
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JennyLynn
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I'm so bored - I hate being stuck home w/ nothing to do and not really being ABLE to do anything!
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Sherron
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why are you stuck home?
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JennyLynn
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Because I can't go anywhere! I'm bloated and high on pain meds LOL :). Not supposed to operate a vehicle :). And feel to crappy to anyway!
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Sherron
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well, where's SO??
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JennyLynn
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He's in bed. DS is at my parents tonight. SO had an alumni softball game w/ the guys today, buddies from his fraternity in college - the alumns played the guys who are in college now - so needless to say he got home w/ a few drinks in him and is now asleep :). We watched "I love you, man" - STUPID STUPID movie btw. Then he crashed. He works all day tomorrow.
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Sherron
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Gaaaa. Sucks to be you.
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JennyLynn
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LOL why do you say that! (can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not :)
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Sherron
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"can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not "
Huh. Me neither.
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JennyLynn
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Nerd.
I miss my son :(. I've called him 3 times today already...I'm such a wuss.
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Sherron
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So, why d'you send him to your parents then?
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JennyLynn
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I wasn't going to. SO's parents picked him up yesterday and kept him last night and today. SO was at his softball game and I finally fell asleep, so mom just went to his parents house to pick him up. I told her she could bring him home, but she wanted to keep him (which doesn't happen often)..so she's bringing him home tomorrow. Wanted me to rest. My mommy spoils me when I'm sick :)
She knew I had it scheduled b/c it was supposed to be his dad's weekend, so she wanted to help. I'm very lucky to have the help I have.
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RJ1
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Whiskey is the solution...it will cure all of your ailments.
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JennyLynn
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LOL - I have wine...not sure I should drink it on my meds though :). Then again - I haven't taken them in a few hours....hmmm...
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RJ1
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I didn't sleep a wink last night either. It's either old age, menopause, being jacked up from a late night cleaning spree, or I drank that 5 hour energy drink a little too late. I pissed my cat off too because I couldn't settle down. I'm actually drinking a cup of coffee right now for my headache...and I think I'll still be able to fall asleep with noooooo problems tonight. I am so tired.
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JennyLynn
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I hate feeling this exhausted and not being able to sleep. Can't stand it! I'm a big sleeper - I can usually fall asleep at any time, anywhere.
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RJ1
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I was always a big sleeper until I got old and started having some insomnia. Just wait...it's all downhill after 40. I have never been so high maintenance in my life with all the weight fluctuations to keep in check, plucking the things on my chin that poke out seemingly overnight, constantly coloring the grey hair, getting creative with makeup as a coverup. I mean damn...what the hell is going on here. :) I asked my Mom today if I was 42 or 43 or 44...I seriously couldn't remember. So add memory loss to the equation and being blind as a bat...it's all over. You just wait...enjoy it while you've got it! :)
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JennyLynn
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LOL :). 11 years to go...I'll take advantage of it while I can!
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Buckeye
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The gas is one reason for the bloat and the sore tummy is from them "jumping" on you to get the gas out. Feeling like a bunch of linebackers jumped on you???
Don't forget that on about day 4, you will feel a lot worse. Take your pain meds, go to bed and know when you wake up the next day, you will feel so much better.
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spinnerdegrassi
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You need to move around to get rid of the gas. Every patient I have who get some form of laproscopic/open surgery has gas build up, and I tell them to get off their asses and walk around.
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JennyLynn
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Thanks guys - I was finally able to gt a lot of rest last night and had a BM.
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gr8Dad
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...BM did you have? And are there pictures?
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JennyLynn
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Hahaha :). Oh keep dreaming gr8dad!
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gr8Dad
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Oh, THAT BM...okay, cancel the pictures...ewwww
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JennyLynn
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LMAO
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Buckeye
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I think JL had the s h i t t y BM kind!!!
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JennyLynn
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LOL....no pun intended!!
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gr8Dad
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....I have dealt with are pretty sh!tty too.
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