i had to stop taking the Oxycodone that was given to me by my surgeon because im itching like crazy and breaking out in red rashes. this is an allergic side effect of the drug but thankfully not a severe one.

and since i went all night and morning without pain meds, im in a lot of pain. my port area hurts the most but a couple other parts of my abdomen are sore as well. sitting up on my own and laying down on my own need to be done VERY slowly or else BAM! pain city.

feeling very down. depressed. upset. hating my life.

my dog just slammed her paw into my side. she hit an incision, causing a sharp jab of pain. shes not a small dog, shes a boxer. thanks, dog. :thumbup:

im going back to bed until tomorrow.

So sorry you're feeling down. This part of it will pass very quickly. Just remember that it really WILL be worth it in the long run, and in just a couple of days, you'll be feeling way better. Take it really easy, and you'll be fine and this will all be a distant memory. : )

So sorry you're feeling down. This part of it will pass very quickly. Just remember that it really WILL be worth it in the long run, and in just a couple of days, you'll be feeling way better. Take it really easy, and you'll be fine and this will all be a distant memory. : )

i was really feeling bad the first couple days after being banded but it improved quickly. i didnt expect to feel awful all of a sudden on day 8.

Yes, it took me almost 2 weeks to feel better. I do not know how some people write about being back at work in 3 days OMG go figure. I needed two full weeks. I did baby myself but it was worth it. Let me just say you really will be feeling better in no time it will go by fast. Yes, easy for me to say..... I look back and I was banded on the last day of June and I am more than half way to my year! I do not know where the time has gone? The only pain I have ever had was in those two weeks. I have felt on top of the WORLD ever since. Look at the big picture. Take care of yourself and follow all band rules. I have lost 90 pounds I am a different looking and feeling person about myself today. It is a wonderful extraordinary journey we are on. Best wishes on your journey. imaluckydog

You know, hon, there are many other different kinds of pain meds to be had. (I'm an old nurse and I know this!) Just give your doctor a call and get something else ordered. There is no reason for you to be in pain, when there are remedies for it - and you will be able to move so much better if the pain is under control. Good luck. Of course, I'm writing this pre-op, and I"m scared to death. Deb

See if you can get some liquid lortab. It tastes nasty, but it does the trick and it will also help you sleep. For me, the worst is if you are in pain AND can't sleep either. You need to be able to rest so you can heal. And, yes, this is the worst of it and it will all be worth it in the long run. Hang in there!