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**Kazzy175** · 02-16-2018 01:55 AM

Hi, I'm 4 days post-surgery. Got home yesterday and have to admit, I'm terrified.

Still sore and worry that every time I move or turn, that I'm in danger of damaging my pouch.

Guess I'm just looking for some reassurance.

**Luv49ers19** · 02-16-2018 04:43 AM

Hi Kazzy! You will be sore. It was major surgery. I was sore for a week after then it was just fine. No more pain. The first week is the hardest! No you'll not damage your pouch if you twist or turn....with that said you still have to be careful. No lifting any but your water bottle to your lips. You will do great! Keep us posted on your progress! If You have ANY and I mean any questions just ask. We've all been there done that or going through it. Hugs!

**Stacey03** · 02-16-2018 05:38 AM

^^^^^ what she said :-) You do feel very delicate for the first week but just you rest and sip and you'll soon feel much better :-)

sraebaer · 02-16-2018 08:14 AM

You had surgery, of course it's going to hurt a little. It should get better every day. Don't be terrified, be excited about your new life!

If it doesn't get a little better every day, contact your surgeon just to be sure.

**DHB** · 02-16-2018 02:00 PM

Don't worry. I kept holding a pillow on my stomach but then had a massive sneeze with no pillow and was sure I had torn myself internally. Trust me it was a big sneeze and nothing happened. That pillow on my tummy and a heating pad really helped as did warm liquids.

**Kazzy175** · 02-16-2018 03:06 PM

Thank you guys.... feel much more reassured now.
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**Christie13** · 02-18-2018 08:15 PM

You will not hurt your pouch unless you are out there doing some crazy heavy lifting. You are going to be just fine. You have to take it easy like after any surgery. As said above, you will continue to get a little better each day.