Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 I hope some of you can help me. I recently had a dual sphincterotomy with stent placement. I was in the hospital for 5days. I did fine for 4 days and then had significant pain and I was admitted for 6 days. The doctor removed the stent the next day after the 2nd admission. I am off work for short term disability. I was discharged from the hospital on 12/22/03 with instructions to be on a full liquid low fat diet until my follow-up appt on 12/30/03. I am still having a lot of pain with doing the minimal of every day activities. Just walking downstairs to take a shower causes so much pain that I have to rest for 1-2 hrs to recover. How long does it take to recover from this procedure?. Any info would be appreciated. Sincerely, Patty J Louisville, KY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 Patty, I have never had the procedure you are discussing, however... I have had pain so bad sometimes that the shower thing is a problem for me too. I have had to have my mother watch the kids, while I sit with the heating pad on my stomach. I have had to wait for hubby to get home so I can take a shower with his help. I feel for you, I can truly say I have been through this myself. I have been having a really bad time of it myself this past week. Are you taking any pain medicines? Have you tried the heating pad? It may sound strange but it really helps allot! I am very thankful that Kimber or Heidi told me to try it. I also believe that some people alternate the heating pad with an ice pack. Try taking the pain meds and sitting with heating pad, and I usually place a feather pillow over that to give me something to hold on to. You know that old hospital trick to use a pillow after surgery really helps sometimes too. I hope you feel better and good luck with the Dr's f-up visit. Simi Valley, CA RECOVERY I hope some of you can help me. Just walking downstairs to take a shower causes so much pain that I have to rest for 1-2 hrs to recover. How long does it take to recover from this procedure?. Any info would be appreciated. Sincerely, Patty J Louisville, KY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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