I had my jpouch removed 3 weeks ago with an ileostomy placed. Does anyone know how long the pain lasts? I am off pain killers but there's a dull pain near my belly button and a couple other places.
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Anxious to hear that answer myself. I have surgery schedule October 3rd. Other than the pain how well has everything gone for you?
Well I'm four weeks out of surgery now and I seem to have turned a corner for the better in the past couple days. Pain has lessened and it's been easier to get around. I find it helps not to eat huge meals, just eat a small one then eat again a couple hours later. I have gained two pounds so thats good.
That is so good to hear. Although I really don't need to gain any weight. I was actually hoping I would lose some. My first surgery for the j-pouch I lost 20 pounds in about 6 weeks.
I have really gained with the medication for depression that I take and I have been leaking too much to do very much exercise.
Hope you continue to do well. It is such an encouragement to hear that you are.
I have really gained with the medication for depression that I take and I have been leaking too much to do very much exercise.
Hope you continue to do well. It is such an encouragement to hear that you are.
Thanks, Holly. I hope you are doing well too! I should say, I actually did lose several pounds in the hospital. I'm trying to regain it back so I've gained back a couple so far.
I need to lose at least 30 pounds, but I know it will take some effort after I recover. Looking forward to feeling well enough to exercise. My surgery will be six weeks from tomorrow. I try not to think about it too much but subconsciously I must be. I wake up every morning thinking Oh, no surgery. But this is something I have to do for me and my quality of life. I hope you continue to do well. Keep in touch. Homie
I agree- the pain for me lasted about 4 weeks (on the pain killers that whole time), but then significantly better!
Best wishes for your recovery!
Laura
Best wishes for your recovery!
Laura
Ai pain.....it goes on for a very long time.if people tell you you'll feel fine int,he morning ,maybe mybryou should stick them until morning????? This **** HURTS we have tobe ready to suck up what happens , it wo t be what. They tell you!!!!!?!! Had a bunch of surgery and they all lie.remember the doc don't feel a thing. Be very,very,very ,wary,of whatthey offer .maybe good .....but just what out too.Badguts talking ,,11 years odd surgerys,try this try that,what about this!!! Watch watch out.this is your body they're cutting on!! Some googjust as many bad,!