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Post Laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder and umbilical hernia
Just had surgery 3 weeks ago. I am a healthy 70-year old female. I have felt fine throughout; however I have this tiny pain every day, but not all day. What I am imagining is that a staple inside the area is pricking the area. This is only a thought and I cannot quite describe it. When I press around the belly button it does not feel worse, but there is some hardness to the tissue. Could this be stitches healing? It is only in one spot. I called the nurse and she was quite dismissive saying: "you cannot call about every little thing; you are still healing; you should not play golf and a racquet sport (but the surgeon said I could - I have not played these sports yet but I do work out in the gym); I told her the surgeon said I had a little redness irritation around the navel but she said he did not put it in his notes !!" - Well, he is the one who brought it to my attention !? The concern is that this little "pin prick" feeling does not get better - it stays the same. The surgery report says I have Tycron stitches. I guess I should demand to see the surgeon or go for a second opinion or get an X-ray? (I have asked questions throughout, as that is my M.O.).
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I’m hanging in there Rozy, but just barely. The anxiety and depression are worse than everything else. Sure wish that would go away.
When the heart is acting funny it gets really scary, really quickly. Keep mind of it and don’t hesitate to go to ER if you need to.
I sent you a reply to the first private message introducing myself. Did you not get it? I’m Sue.
You said you sent me a second private message but I didn’t get it.
I hope tonight is better. Sleep is so important for healing. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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2 ReactionsI just saw your comment about sleeping upright here. I’m suffering from acid reflux, my symptoms are I have burning in my throat and down to my stomach upon waking, as soon as I get up it goes away. I also have bronchiectasis, with no obvious symptoms. I was told to sleep on a wedge however lately I have found sleeping upright is better….
Did you discover this on your own or were you advised to sleep that way? Has it caused any back issues?
No doctor advised me to sleep upright. I tried it, as have others, and it worked for me. Some people sleep in recliners. It hasn't hurt my back. I also have tried the low-acid whole food diet, and that worked for me. I went off it because I have a weakness for foods not on the approved list, but if you haven't tried the diet as outlined by either Dr. Aviv or Koufman, you may want to do that too. Good luck!
I also sleep almost completely upright because of stomach issues. I have a bunch of pillows behind me and then I have a blanket wadded up so I can put it under my neck and my head (I put a pillowcase over it so it's not so hot in the summer). I have back problems, but so far this hasn't made them worse. There's no way on earth I could lie down any flatter than what I do right now. I'm probably almost at a 90° angle! Good luck!
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2 ReactionsI’m still trying to figure out the pillows. I had been told by my pulmonary doctors to sleep on a wedge pillow because of lung issues. But I always slide down during the night. And I do better with reflux being upright like I am when I fall asleep on the sofa. I need to work it out! Thanks!!
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