still out of it

by sarahdawn31 9th October 2010, 6:08 am

I am 3 days post op (its evening now so 3.5 days lol) and I have not taken any strong pain pills since 6am yet I am still out of it... I feel foggy and get dizzy when walking around and my tummy is still yucky!

Other than that I feel fine I am just wondering if even after stopping the pain meds you felt groggy for a while?

Thanks Ladies! xx

by kittie 9th October 2010, 7:01 am

It will take time for the GA and pain meds to get out of your system sarahdawn. And you are only 3 days post op, it's easy to expect too much of yourself. Try to chill and take things as they come.

by **COOKIE** 9th October 2010, 7:35 am

Congrats Sarah!

You're fine hun. As Kittie said, it takes a little time for the effects of the GA to wear off.

Get plenty of rest, drink lots of water and take things easy till you feel a little stronger. xxx

by NurseSophie89 9th October 2010, 7:39 am

I was sleepy for a week hun! 2 of my friends came to visit me on day 2 postop and I fell asleep mid conversation haha! It'll take a few days to get back 2 normal! Keep your fluid intake up, helps flush the GA out of your system! Congrats on boobies!!x

by **nads** 9th October 2010, 8:09 am

What meds were you taking? Codeine can cause those symptoms. I would stick to paracetomal/ibuprofen hun. 3 days post op is still very early. I didnt feel normal until 2 weeks post op x

by sarahdawn31 9th October 2010, 8:22 am

Thanks ladies I have switched to just paracedemol now and I feel a tad clearer this evening I just wanted to be sure it was normal to take a while to think straight again. I am definately resting lots and want to take my time to recover I dont want ti risk over doing it.
xx

by abbie 9th October 2010, 8:23 am

i found drinking coke really good for making me feel less groggy for some reason

by Jessica 9th October 2010, 8:39 am

You've done the right thing switching to paracetamol if you can, it has less side-effects and will help you get back on track. Coke could work as well as water I think, the sugar will help perk you up. Just rest lots and don't expect too much of yourself. xxx

by Stephy x 9th October 2010, 8:46 am

I was also told by my PS to also do deep breathing every few hours for a min or so. Breathing in & out deeply helps to expell the GA :thumbs: x

by Crystal 9th October 2010, 9:38 am

Its the pain med & G.A stii Hun.....I was the same For about 4-5 days after my op & even had to go to my g.p to get some anti sickness medication that is used for people who have had G.A & ops & canser therapy it ballances out the side effects from the drugs in you & after just one day of taking it I felt great & back to norml so its really good stuff!..............I get it from the G.P everytime i have G.A as it really messe's me up

x

by sarahdawn31 9th October 2010, 11:20 pm

I had a scirpt for anti sickness meds which did help a bit with the sick tummy but they make me so tired then groggy in the morning... so today I am officially taking my self off all meds (except the anibiotics of course) Lets hope a clear mind and tummy by tomorrow! xx

by sarahdawn31 9th October 2010, 11:20 pm

I had a scirpt for anti sickness meds which did help a bit with the sick tummy but they make me so tired then groggy in the morning... so today I am officially taking my self off all meds (except the anibiotics of course) Lets hope a clear mind and tummy by tomorrow! xx

by katita 10th October 2010, 2:53 am

Yes it's the GA , keep up the fluids to flush out your system and sleep if you are sleepy, it's your body telling you to rest, It will pass and you'll wonder if it really was that bad at all.

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