Even if you had laparoscopic surgery you will still experience swelling, bruising and discomfort, so you will need to wait a reasonable time for this pain to stop. What is a reasonable time depends upon what your doctor has told you to expect, and how severe the pain is. If you think your pain is excessive or has gone on for too long, you really should go back to your doctor.
There are some things that you can do in the meantime if your pain is simply post-operative and to be expected. The first thing may be obvious, but don’t forget to take the pain medication that you have been prescribed; it will make a difference.
Your abdominal muscles are going to be sore so make sure that there is somebody around to help you when you need to move, and when you do move, do it slowly.
Make sure that you eat fat-free and low-fat foods until you know how your digestive system is going to manage anything else.
Rather than having large meals, eat small meals regularly. This will have a two-fold effect; it will help to prevent any nausea that you may have because of painkillers you have been prescribed, and it will stop unnecessary pressure on your internal organs that could be painful.
It is likely that some of the pain that you are experiencing is because of the gas that was pumped into you when you had your surgery so that the surgeon could see everything clearly. Drinking hot liquids go some way in alleviating this pain. Short walks around the house are always helpful too; they will improve your circulation, which helps the healing process.
Be careful, initially, about bathing while you still have your stitches because they need time to heal, too. Things will get better with time, so be patient and make sure you attend regular check-ups.
There are some things that you can do in the meantime if your pain is simply post-operative and to be expected. The first thing may be obvious, but don’t forget to take the pain medication that you have been prescribed; it will make a difference.
Your abdominal muscles are going to be sore so make sure that there is somebody around to help you when you need to move, and when you do move, do it slowly.
Make sure that you eat fat-free and low-fat foods until you know how your digestive system is going to manage anything else.
Rather than having large meals, eat small meals regularly. This will have a two-fold effect; it will help to prevent any nausea that you may have because of painkillers you have been prescribed, and it will stop unnecessary pressure on your internal organs that could be painful.
It is likely that some of the pain that you are experiencing is because of the gas that was pumped into you when you had your surgery so that the surgeon could see everything clearly. Drinking hot liquids go some way in alleviating this pain. Short walks around the house are always helpful too; they will improve your circulation, which helps the healing process.
Be careful, initially, about bathing while you still have your stitches because they need time to heal, too. Things will get better with time, so be patient and make sure you attend regular check-ups.
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