i had surgery yesterday, and since hoisting myself up in the hospital bed, have felt pain every time I stand. It's sharp and I have to lay down as quick as possible. Does this ease?

Hi Scalena, I didn't have that sort of pain after my operation, but everyone is different. Have you had it checked out by a doctor? Its probably nothing but I would get it checked to be safe. cheers Mira

Hello Scalena My first query is - have you asked the ward staff exactly how to lift yourself ? You may be lifting the wrong way. Please do check that. Hoping you have a restful sleep and are soon on the way to a good recovery. Summer :-)

Hi Scalena, you don't say exactly where the sharp pain is.I had awful pain around the surgery site/drain site for about 3 days and then it eased off.Pain killers should be helping but tell your nurse or doctor. xx

No, I haven't been shown how to lift myself. The nurse didn't seem to think it was an issue. I'm home and it's really sore every time I go to the toilet, the wound site is where the pain is.

Thanks, yes it is the wound site. I didn't get pain killers, only panadol osteo which I'm already on for arthritis.

First surgery yesterday lump and sentinel nodes

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Scalena
Member
10 years ago
Saw the specialist on Friday, there is a bit of root that got away, need to go back in and get it out, close to skin. Also nodes tested positive, so rest of nodes are to be removed. Really sunk me, the pain of the surgery has made me a bit scared. The pain I had was most likely the muscle. Oh well, one day at a time.
Scalena
Member
11 years ago
Thanks Mira, yes I did, it helps a bit. There's slight improvement every day.
Mira
Member
11 years ago
Scalena, did they give you one of those pink round pillows? Maybe that would help.

cheers

Mira
Scalena
Member
11 years ago
Thanks Mira. Getting better today.
Scalena
Member
11 years ago
Cheers Karen, good luck. Much better today.
Scalena
Member
11 years ago
Thanks Summer. I can't take anything with codeine in, but on the upside, the pain has eased today. It must just be the wound, maybe the lymph gets triggered when I go to the loo, but I've found if I hold my boob (almost want to call it bob now coz its smaller!) it seems better.
June1952
Member
11 years ago
Hi Scalena I replied this morning but see it is not here so here I go again. Like you, I was on Panadol Osteo for arthritis and as I had to take so many (they dole them out like sweets, the same in nursing homes) so asked the pharmacist if there was anything else. He recommended Panadeine and this was approved by the drs. I now take ONE Panadeine per day - but had two after my surgery. Hope this info helps you. Hope you are getting some relief from the original pain. I now get pain where the boob was so will be asking my surgeon when I see him next month. Take care Summer :-)
kazza4450
Member
11 years ago
Hi.

I also had the same surgery yesterday. I meant into my iantry tonight and felrvkuje I pulled around the lump surgery area. I've also just had panafol today and last night. Just keep eye on it and if it dosen't settles pop until a doctor tomorrow. Will post my update soon on here regarding my surgery yesterday. Take Care, Cheers, Karen xx
Scalena
Member
11 years ago
Thanks, yes it is the wound site. I didn't get pain killers, only panadol osteo which I'm already on for arthritis.
Scalena
Member
11 years ago
No, I haven't been shown how to lift myself. The nurse didn't seem to think it was an issue. I'm home and it's really sore every time I go to the toilet, the wound site is where the pain is.