GeorgeTheCatMan wrote:I'm so glad to hear that you're feeling well. Up until about a week ago I felt ok, now it's seems that it's not getting any better as it's done in the past. I've read some horror stories on here and it's weirded my out a bit, especially since I only have one week off until July. If I wait until July I'll be able to take two weeks off which is part of why I'm trying to hold off. From what I've read, I'm not even sure that two weeks are enough. That, plus the stories of people suffering long after their surgery! Were you given any restrictions when you were discharged from the hospital as far as driving, walking, climbing stairs etc? Did the schedule you for a follow up appointment? I'm so glad to see someone doing so well after LIS; I hope that you continue to do well. Please keep updating if you can. Thanks. :)
George, I have 2 weeks off, the second of which was supposed to be my vacation to the beach. I asked my CRS if he thought I could still go, since I'd be laying around relaxing there. He said he didn't think it was a good idea, and doubted I will feel up to the trip. He said that if I did go, that I shouldn't get in any pools and the ocean would be ok as long as it was calm and no big waves to push me around. Back to the point...you will need more than one week based on what my doc said. But this is a serious medical condition causing you terrible pain...will your employer not understand that you need some "sick" days/time off? Sometimes you just have to take it and take care of yourself. I hope you find a way.
As far as activities go, no exercise for a month. No driving on pain meds.
Oh, I have IBS too. I've had a bit of a tough time finding the perfect poo with the stool softeners and laxatives, and have had loose poops from the start. Believe it or not, it's not been too bad yet. Of course, I had the long lasting (72-hour) numbing down there, which has only begun to wear off today.
Today is day 3 post LIS, and my toughest yet. Update to follow.