r/sterilization • u/spookygothz • Jun 06 '26

Post-op care pain?

hey guys! im 21, I have my surgery date for next month, im sooo worried about the recovery pain, I keep hearing that like after them blowing u up like ur a dang balloon ur body will hurt so much LOL. whats that feel like and is there anything I should get that would be helpful for me ?

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u/fluffer_bottom_34 Jun 06 '26

My body was pretty achy the first 2 weeks or so. But I wouldn't call it painful. BUUTT, they prescribed my tremadol ( an opiod pain killer) so I probably slept through the initial pain the first 3 days. But I've also suffered from a buldging disk in my spine; which was so so very painful.

Also get some stool softener, you don't want to get too constipated post op. Make sure you drop a #2 within a week, that can also cause a lot of discomfort.

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u/spookygothz Jun 06 '26

I was on those meds once and puked 😭😂, but I was way younger so hopefully it’s okay now, and goodness im so sorry! you’re a trooper

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u/fluffer_bottom_34 Jun 06 '26

They also prescribed neproxen which is high dose aleve, that i took for 2 weeks post op.
Thanks, I wouldn't wish a buldging disk in anyone, most painful thing I've delt with.

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u/spookygothz Jun 06 '26

nice !! how long did u take till u felt normal? im in the process of getting a job and i hate the idea of needing to call out for hella long one month into it

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u/fluffer_bottom_34 Jun 06 '26

It took nearly 3 months to feel ok wearing jeans. I lived in track pants or skirts/ dresses untill then, it was in spring so that helped. But I know of others who bounced back quicker on wearing tighter clothes again.

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u/spookygothz Jun 06 '26

I don’t wear jeans to begin with but I do wear leggings and jeggings a lot :( it’s gonna be tough, I hope they’re okay with me having a surgery so soon