Hi guys, I had surgery a week ago. I went in for gallbladder removal so expected some pain afterwards. Anyways when i woke up, i was told i had a hernia and they put a mesh in to repair. They discharged me a few hours later. They never gave me anything for after care. All they said when i left was not to bend or lift my children or anything as heavy as a pint of milk and to get plenty of rest.
Im still in pain, what made me come here was, last night(6days after surgery), anytime i stand it feels like i have a stitch, i cant still stand straight as it feels like im pulling the incisions apart, but the feeling like a stitch in my side is still there the next day(7th day). The doctors dont open until 2moro so im left looking online for answers and aftercare advice but its all scaring me, between blood cloths and other things listed. I guess im kind of asking has anyone had this surgery done before, both hernia mesh and gallbladder removal? If so please im actually begging, what advice can you offer me on aftercare, how to clean, when do i see my doctor, do i have to get stitches removed? Im so scared of that. When is it okay for me bend and lift my kids 😢, i still cant lay on both my sides as im still feeling pain where the mesh is i tink, it feels like its been pulled at if i try turn, can i get a support belt as i have a floppy tummy(big mama😂). I feel if i lift my jelly it helps just a bit. When will i feel normal again most of all 😢😢 this whole thing is causing me more problems than before. My mental health is suffering a blow as i cant clean or cook, play with my kids or even get some sugar from Daddy. 🙈 i cant walk around for long as my back feel likes it has been crushed by a lorry. I couldnt go toilet for a few days but now that i can, its horrible. If i was to describe id say like runny poo but my bum hurts afterwards. Sorry 🙈 christmas around the corner. I still have to get my babies sorted. Its just like a tone of bricks on me. My partner is trying as much as he can but i dont want to add to what he is already doing as its causing stress and tiredness.
Im sorry for the long post. Im clueless and in pain and need advice.
Thanks xx