5 days post op!

**Larman** · 07-22-2019 07:49 PM

I am 5 days post op. So for so good. I am wondering when this soreness is going to go away? Also when I attempt to pick up something off the floor I get shooting burning pain from my armpits to my chest. Anyone experience this?

**Sandra3** · 07-23-2019 12:41 AM

Looks like gas pain. For the sleeve it was mainly located in my shoulder and back, got worth when I moved, for my stomach repair it was under my collarbones.

Took always around ten days to completely go away, to help, the best thing is to walk as much as possible, I would usually get up every hour or so, but don't push yourself, stop if tired.

Don't worry, it's temporary!!
Take care!

sraebaer · 07-23-2019 07:27 AM

By two weeks I was feeling life myself again, went back to work then. I only remember feeling yucky for about a week. Takes a little time, just try to rest a lot and then sip and walk a little. You are on your way, enjoy!!

**coopersmom** · 07-23-2019 08:50 AM

So good to hear from you Larman and glad things are going well. That sounds like trapped CO2 if it's shooting pain. I was 'sore' for about 2 or 3 weeks in my abdomen and back. Each day does get easier.

**jerzeygirl** · 07-23-2019 09:06 AM

It's "uphill" from here on this amazing journey! Remember, it's important to keep sipping and don't be in a big hurry to move from one stage of eating to another, make sure you keep moving, sipping and resting in between!

Continued success!

**WANAGL** · 07-23-2019 06:51 PM

I ditto all the above ^^^ I have nothing to add except...

Welcome to the loser’s bench!

**meggieprice** · 07-24-2019 10:26 AM

Congratuations!
I had a limit to lifting for a while after my surgery- be careful of that!

**AnnieG** · 07-24-2019 11:52 AM

The more rest and walking and sipping the first week (yeah, I know how to do?) the better you feel. And I still cut myself some slack if I'm tired. I recheck my sleep, my hydration and then my protein....