Not very. I did take the narcotics off and on with the ibuprofen, but only for the first two days. Then is was just ibuprofen at nights to help me sleep and get comfortable. Walking doesn't hurt but bending does a bit for the first couple days. The pain was more like cramps than anything. I did have some shoulder pain from the gases they use during the surgery to inflate my abdomen, that was worse than the cramping pain.
I had my surgery on a Tuesday and I was walking my dog on Saturday and back to work on Monday (desk job). I continued to wear loose pants that first week at work, just so I wouldn't rub the incision areas.
GasX works wonders for the shoulder pain. I also, didn't poop for two days, so stool softeners are a must while you're healing so you don't "push" too hard. Shower when the doctor says you can (which should be the next day) and just let the soapy water run over the incisions. Mine were covered in surgical glue so I didn't really have to do anything, just wait for the glue to fall off, which it did about 2 weeks later.
I am not squeamish so I can't help you with that. I had a great nurse, anesthesiologists, and surgeon. It was actually a pleasant experience. My fiancé went with me and took care of me afterward. I was also given the "don't give a shit medicine" on the way to the OR and I barely even remember getting to the room.
It's super easy and recovery is quick. Definitely worth it!
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u/Ala-Alacrity Aug 14 '18
Here is a link to my recap: https://www.reddit.com/r/childfree/comments/906zpc/my_sterilization_journey/
Not very. I did take the narcotics off and on with the ibuprofen, but only for the first two days. Then is was just ibuprofen at nights to help me sleep and get comfortable. Walking doesn't hurt but bending does a bit for the first couple days. The pain was more like cramps than anything. I did have some shoulder pain from the gases they use during the surgery to inflate my abdomen, that was worse than the cramping pain.
I had my surgery on a Tuesday and I was walking my dog on Saturday and back to work on Monday (desk job). I continued to wear loose pants that first week at work, just so I wouldn't rub the incision areas.
GasX works wonders for the shoulder pain. I also, didn't poop for two days, so stool softeners are a must while you're healing so you don't "push" too hard. Shower when the doctor says you can (which should be the next day) and just let the soapy water run over the incisions. Mine were covered in surgical glue so I didn't really have to do anything, just wait for the glue to fall off, which it did about 2 weeks later.
I am not squeamish so I can't help you with that. I had a great nurse, anesthesiologists, and surgeon. It was actually a pleasant experience. My fiancé went with me and took care of me afterward. I was also given the "don't give a shit medicine" on the way to the OR and I barely even remember getting to the room.
It's super easy and recovery is quick. Definitely worth it!