I'm interested in conversations about and I want to talk about

Know exactly what you want?

Show search

Notification

Error

The final countdown!

Email this conversation Print this conversation

User

Posted 12 Jul 2015 at 04:44

I knew it was all to good to be true, the poor thing woke up in agony a while ago and a ran for painkillers he was a bit delirious and didn't want me to touch him. Pain in stomach and near ribs thankfully he is now sleeping again. Feeling a bit helpless...

Trish

User

Posted 12 Jul 2015 at 05:57

morning trish

fingers crossed that the day improves

nidge

run long and prosper
'pooh how do you spell love'
'piglet you dont spell love -you just feel it'

User

Posted 12 Jul 2015 at 06:54

Perhaps not the best way to start a new day for you both. I sincerely hope its a minor blip and Stuart feels better and more comfortable as today progresses. With all you have been through in the last few days you must also be drained and exhausted and the road to recovery will no doubt have hiccoughs but hopefully the worst is behind now and its onwards and upwards from now on.My thoughts are with you.

User

Posted 12 Jul 2015 at 08:34

Thanks Nidge and Dick, thankfully the meds are working he has now been asleep 4 hours. Onwards and upwards hope today will be a better day.

Trish

User

Posted 12 Jul 2015 at 08:48

He's been through the mill Trish (well you both have in different ways) but hopefully with a bit of sleep under his belt Stuart will pick up.
While Stuart is resting take that time to rest yourself.
Can't have you flaking out now can we.
Johsan

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails

User

Posted 12 Jul 2015 at 09:10

I might have a sneaky hour or two this afternoon Johsan😉

User

Posted 12 Jul 2015 at 09:13

Gosh poor you two . Remember Steve and I just had this done too Trish , and the trauma I had Friday night . It will be bad for a while , but generally I think 2 weeks is painful.. Im off out to walk the dogs , lovely day . Im happy now what I had done . I don't know if ive beaten it at all , but I feel safe as a family and as couple we ok . I know we will be all right - just got to keep bipolar away
Chris and El

User

Posted 12 Jul 2015 at 10:13

Enjoy your walk Chris glad your ok after Friday x

User

Posted 13 Jul 2015 at 18:00

Can anyone help with some advice? Stuart in a lot of pain on his back kidney/rib area, gp did prescribe cocodomal today but after 3 hours pain was back he is a very quiet patient but I can see him wincing in pain and catching his breath. I told him to breath through nose and out of mouth and that did seem to help. Has anyone had pain like this after Da Vinci?

Xx

User

Posted 13 Jul 2015 at 18:13

Trish I was in hospital for a while. Not just one day. And I was in quite considerable pain ( really ) for a good few days. So poor Stuart. I was sent home with the max. normal painkillers you can have. That was co-codamol ( paracetamol and codeine) , AND ibuprofen , every 4 hrs upto 3 times a day. The whole belly and rib area can be awful and I struggled to sit up sometimes. The drain area was sore as hell. Ensure he is outputting plenty of urine compared to what he is drinking. Please PM if worried we will try to help. But you know the score - hospital if he very much in pain. Every house should have a SATS monitor I reckon. It's easy to tell if someone is poorly using that
Chris and El

User

Posted 13 Jul 2015 at 18:34

The day following a failed RP they put my OH on paracetamol. He was in agony so had to go back on pain killer in drip for another 36 hours ( cannot remember what it was but it was strong). We were told that they try to get you off the pain killers ASAP due to costs!!!!!! Following the removal of the drip my OH went onto Tramadol at home then down to paracetamol etc. You should ask for Tramadol.

Good luck.

Alison

User

Posted 13 Jul 2015 at 18:54

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Hi Trish,

I had da Vinci surgery but was fortunate to only have minimal pain post op....

I'm just wondering if your hubby's pain and discomfort is being caused by trapped gas that was pumped in to expand the operating area?

Codeine and paracetamol were the only analgesics prescribed for me ...

He may well have to keep taking the co-codamol at regular intervals to maintain relief at the moment.

If in doubt I would call your GP just to be sure..

Best Wishes
Luther

User

Posted 13 Jul 2015 at 19:07

Thanks Chris, Alison and Luther he still is asleep at the moment. I was thinking it could be the gas, if bad overnight I will call doc in the morning.

Trish x

User

Posted 14 Jul 2015 at 01:47

Hey Trish

I have just been catching up with you and Stuart.

I had quite a bit of gas going around my body for the first few days which was very uncomfortable especially when around the wound area. Peppermint tea or cordial have helped me lots. I also found it hard to pass the gas from the back door as you don't have any push. It's getting better though but get Stuart to keep drinking lots n lots of water. I also felt holding my tummy inwards when trying to pass gas helps with the uncomfortableness.

I have horrendous uncomfortableness on the two sites to the left of my tummy when I get up from a laid down position, and sleeping on my back hurts my kidney area, it could be this with Stuart too.

It's just going to take a bit of time to settle down, he's been through a hell of a lot.

I hope he has a better night tonight

I also hope you are ok and managing to get rested when you can
X

User

Posted 14 Jul 2015 at 06:57

Hi Steve,

What you are describing is exactly what it is, I think it is around kidney area. He has had a good night last night and still asleep..

User

Posted 14 Jul 2015 at 08:27

Hi Trish,

My catheter is attached to my right leg and I sleep on the left side of the bed if I was laying on it on my back looking forwards.

Being very careful with the catheter and making sure it's not pulling and the tummy trauma area see in Stuart can sleep or at least position himself on his side when the kidney / back pain kicks in. I've been doing this and it helps no end, once in position it's comfortable, gives the back an instants rest. Even if it's for 30 mins at a time. It feels so much better.

It can be a little awkward getting into the position but slowly and carefully will do the trick.

Ste
X

User

Posted 14 Jul 2015 at 08:56

Glad Stuart has managed some sleep Trish.

Did you? Hope so anyway

We can't control the winds - but we can adjust our sails

User

Posted 14 Jul 2015 at 10:48

Thanks Steve will tell him that.

Johsan yes thanks I had an ok nights sleep x

User

Posted 15 Jul 2015 at 07:31

Sleep is a great healer sometimes. Wish him well for a better day today.

User

Posted 17 Jul 2015 at 18:14

Stuart had his catheter removed at Midday today, he obviously felt slightly uncomfortable as it was being taken out but no leakage as yet. He has been to the loo a few times and everything pretty normal, he is still wearing the first pad and that has stayed dry travelling 1 hour back from London. Hopefully this stays that way obvs doing his pelvic floor is important from here on.

Trish

Email this conversation Print this conversation

Join the online community now.

Click through to become a member and gain access to support, information and real time replies.