How long does the internal bruising feel last?

[louisaL]

Had op on tues came home last night and just wondered how long it lasts for

 

[sicknote]

hi hun, Congratulations on your bypass, Glad your home safe x in my experiance it was about a week for the pain to settle down xx

 

[louisaL]

Hi thank you just gives me an idea I know I'm early days but I feel more pain now than day 2 but not on painkiller drip obviously now

 

[Yvessa]

I took paracetamol every six hours and codeine to help me sleep for the first three days.

 

[louisaL]

Thanks yvessa I'm sleeping well considering even on my side which I know is good compared to some but it's the movement during the day and hiccupping ouchy

 

[Big an Bouncy]

Take pain meds every 6 hours and sleep!Prop on pillows in bed for comfort.Dont try to run before you walk.

 

[Nellyphant]

I know what you mean about it feeling worse when you're out of hospital than before. I'm off to bed as soon as the nice man has finished installing grab rails and other such lovely things in my bathroom. I'm able to sleep on my side too. I'm taking my meds regularly as I need them for my other things too. Coughing is the worst!

 

[Evenstarr]

Glad to hear your op went well, hope your pain settles down soon.
Em xxxxx

 

[Annette99]

It took about a week with me for everything to settle down, then I developed bronchitis after 10 days which did put me back. I just propped myself up with pillow and took my meds regularly to help me sleep through it.