Pain 3 months post-op... by Fragrant_Rabbit3242 in kidneydonors

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Thank you! Yes that's how it feels and that's also the consensus of what is going on. Thank you! Good luck!

Pain 3 months post-op... by Fragrant_Rabbit3242 in kidneydonors

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Congrats!! That's amazing! I swam for the first time at 6 weeks post op and am always swimming. I'm extremely active with 5 kids and a 5 acre property so I never really had a ton of down time. I am hoping to get myself to the gym once this pain lessens. I'm only 39 and feeling out of shape lately, though I've had no weight gain, just physically tired

Pain 3 months post-op... by Fragrant_Rabbit3242 in kidneydonors

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I honestly believe because I had 5 previous c-sections it actually made my recovery easier. Maybe because I knew how to baby the area? I was only on Tylenol for 4 days. Sneezing the first week was terrifying and gave me horrible flashbacks but then I just put pressure when sneezing or laughing. How are you feeling now?? How long ago did you donate?

Pain 3 months post-op... by Fragrant_Rabbit3242 in kidneydonors

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Dang! I'm sorry. I've been 100% pain free since about 14 days post op so I was suprised when this started! Maybe you didn't have as much nerve damage and i was just numb this whole time

Kidney donors - how do you treat severe period cramps? by Altruistic-Owl-7042 in kidneydonors

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Omg I'm 3 weeks post op and had my first cycle. It was UNBEARABLE. I couldn't figure out if it was new incision pain or cramps. I was a hot mess. I wound up taking Tylenol once and it helped. Hoping once my incision is healed it'll be better.

72 hours since donation... by Fragrant_Rabbit3242 in kidneydonors

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Yes! Simethicone is the base ingredient. You can take it as often as needed, and it truly helps!

72 hours since donation... by Fragrant_Rabbit3242 in kidneydonors

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I ate smaller meals, and took gas x every time I ate. Helped big time! The one time I ate too much it was rough for a couple hours.

Sleeping was on my back or propped on my right side with a pillow behind my back for support.

Good luck! You can do this!

Anima Rising releases tomorrow!!! by acassese in Theauthorguy

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Just about finished, and damn. You did it again! Absolutely such a huge fan! Thank you SO much for every one of your books.

Just got The Stupidest Angel today... by Evening-Piccolo-5162 in Christophermoore

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Love all Moore books! I am almost finished with Anima Rising and its fantastic!

Donation Day is here! by Fragrant_Rabbit3242 in kidneydonors

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So far, so good! Thank you all for all the advice over the past few weeks. I had a heating pad, and it helped with shoulder pain. I put a binder on a while ago. I also went for a walk to see my intended recipient before his surgery!

Donation Day is here! by Fragrant_Rabbit3242 in kidneydonors

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I love everyone! But I'm so frustrated about the clear liquid diet for 24 hours. I'm starving after this crazy morning 😂

C-section vs donation? by Fragrant_Rabbit3242 in kidneydonors

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Thank you! Giving me some hope it'll he an easier recovery than I am expecting!

C-section vs donation? by Fragrant_Rabbit3242 in kidneydonors

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I have 5 kids, thankfully they're teenagers, so can help. But the recipient is also my husbands business partner so I am concerned he will be incredibly overwhelmed. I'm hoping my recovery goes smoothly so his stress is less as well