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Post surgery pain

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Caulkheadupnorf · 03/10/2017 14:05

Major surgery on Wednesday. I was discharged on Saturday and was uncomfortable but okay. The last 12 hours, the pain has got worse, and I’m struggling to walk.
The information from the ward says to call if the pain doesn’t improve, but I don’t know how long to wait before calling.

I’ve never had surgery so not sure how painful it should be, and if I call them then what they can do. Any advice?

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JohnHunter · 03/10/2017 18:13

Do we get any hints as to what type of surgery you had? If you're not sure what to expect afterwards (in terms of pain), why not just call the ward and ask? The "rescue" number is given out for that reason.

Bamaluz · 03/10/2017 18:17

Call them, you're not supposed to be in a lot of pain.

mineofuselessinformation · 03/10/2017 18:23

If you're taking the pain relief they recommended properly and it isn't enough, call them.

Caulkheadupnorf · 03/10/2017 18:49

Thanks. It was ovarian surgery. I’ve never had surgery before so wasn’t sure if you should be in pain or not. I didn’t want to be calling if it would be wasting their time.

I called them and they told me to come in and have now re-admitted me.

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Ropsleybunny · 03/10/2017 18:51

💐 get well soon.

buckeejit · 03/10/2017 20:24

I had an ovary removed 2.5 weeks ago by keyhole surgery. Have you been taking all your painkillers? I felt not bad for the first week, not much pain but did nothing for a week as DH was off. However since that I've been v tired & really dizzy/foggy headed. It feels like I'm drunk most of the time.

What out of 10 is the pain like and is it inside or around the surgery incision sites? I'd say of you're worried give them a call

buckeejit · 03/10/2017 20:25

Sorry-see you've been readmitted-hope you get better soon

Caulkheadupnorf · 03/10/2017 20:48

Thanks. It was open surgery - the cyst removed was 20x 17 x 15cm so a bit of a beast!

This pain is either due to the sutures being tight or from an infection so waiting to see what the bloods are.

Thank you all for your wisdom - I didn’t want to be seen to be wasting their time.

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Bamaluz · 03/10/2017 20:56

Glad you rang, hope it gets sorted and you feel better soon.

buckeejit · 03/10/2017 22:23

That is a big beast of a cyst, no wonder you're sore-you've had more of a Caesarean! Get well soon

Ropsleybunny · 04/10/2017 07:54

Have the told you yet what the cyst is? I thought mine was big 9cm x 6cm. 💐

Caulkheadupnorf · 04/10/2017 09:13

It was a dermoid cyst, so pretty solid. It weighed 22lbs so it’s been the quickest and most painful weight loss I could have imagined!

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Ropsleybunny · 04/10/2017 16:48

I hope you're recovering well now and your pain is under control. Mine was a Granulosa Cell Tumour.

Caulkheadupnorf · 04/10/2017 21:52

Thanks. Still struggling with the pain - I didn’t think it would be this bad.
I don’t really want to keep calling the ward but realistically if everyone has pain like this then how on earth does anyone get anything done post op?
(And when I say done I mean move/walk/sit/stand).

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Ropsleybunny · 05/10/2017 07:36

How are your bowels and bladder? I found having a big poo helped! The doctor prescribed Laxidol, which was a godsend. I also drank loads of water to help my bladder return to normal.

I know it sounds difficult but gentle walking also helped. Just a slow walk round the house as often as you can manage.

What pain meds are you on?

Caulkheadupnorf · 05/10/2017 07:53

They’re fine.

I’m on codeine, declafenac and paracetamol. I can’t have anything else like oramorph at home as the hospital won’t send people home with it incase it’s sold...

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UnbornMortificado · 05/10/2017 07:57

I was just coming on to say oramorph.

I consider myself quite resilient but I had a cervical stitch and I struggled.

My GP prescribed it quite happily and I'm in a rough area.

Caulkheadupnorf · 05/10/2017 08:14

The hospital said no, and when I spoke to my GP they said no as I took anti-depressants a few years ago and their practice policy is not to prescribe it if it could be used for suicide...

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UnbornMortificado · 05/10/2017 08:32

God it's weird how much it varies area to area.

Saying that I get my antidepressants in 2 weekly prescriptions after an overdose and hospital stay two years ago. But I was allowed 3 bottles of oramorph at a time

I hope you feel better soon anyway there's nothing worse then pain especially when it's not as controlled as well as it could be

Caulkheadupnorf · 05/10/2017 09:02

unborn I’m moving to where you are.

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