They gave me percoset, 800mg motrin, and anti-nausea. I'm taking that with heat packs.
Welcome to the RS. Now you need to take the advise of the ladies above and rest, rest, rest!! Make sure to keep up with the pain meds the first 24 - 48 hrs. I am glad you are home now.
~Tascha
Glad you got through it all.....and the mice are now gone! I will be in your shoes tomorrow! Rest easy!
Hi Marianne, glad you are home and the surgery is over. Keep us posted on your recovery. We'll be thinking of you.
Linda J
Mylicon is also good for the gas, and any kind of hard candy or Sucrets might help your throat, too.
I was given mint herbal tea in the hospital for the four days that I was there. It is good for gas. I drank it and it helped (and I absolutely hate mint!)...take it slow, best wishes
I am so glad to see you on the RS, but I am sorry you are in so much pain. I know what you mean about burning from the cathater. I wish I would have know about this site last year when I had my first ovary removed. Kasie
Marianne,
One thing you can do for the stinging is to pour lukewarm water over yourself while you urinate. This dilutes the urine as it comes out and eases the external sting. You also need to drink, drink, drink water to dilute your urine. You probably had a catheter in during surgery, and it irritated things. If this doesn't get better, let your doctor know. If the Vagisil has Lidocaine in it, you can use it externally over your urinary meatus.
For coughing, get a small pillow or folded blanket and use it to brace your tummy. A large bag of crushed ice over your abdomen may also help. In a pinch, a large bag of frozen peas or other small veggie will do! Be sure you take your pain meds around the clock during the first 24-48 hours, even if you don't particularly feel you need them. That way the pain won't get ahead of you. Of course, don't exceed the recommended dosage.
Hope you recover quickly!
As was recommended above, keep a small pillow close by to splint against your stomach while coughing AND sneezing. My surgeon left a package of gum on my nightstand in the hospital. He recommended chewing at least 2 pieces each day...said that it stimulates digestive movement.
Rest well...be patient with your healing...welcome to the RS!
peace,
Anne