Today was a little better than yesterday. I want to take a bath so bad, but I have to wait 3 days and even then I can only take a shower. I realized that the only time I need a little pain relief is so I can get some sleep. My body is tired and the best way to assist in the healing process is to get plenty of rest. I've made sure to drink plenty of water. My husband bought me low sodium chicken broth that taste very good if I must say so. I've been able to drink about 5 sips of that, 16 oz of my vitamin water and 2 16.5oz bottles of water. I decided to get some walking in today. I went to Walmart for a couple of items. 1....a laxative. I have to go to the bathroom so bad and it hurts. 2....some jello. I ate it really slow but it did fill me up. I didn't even eat the whole cup. The worst thing about today is I started my cycle. So not only do I have to adapt to my new addition I now have to deal with my horrible period. I still have pain in m back. I'm not sure if it is the gas or just my body trying to adapt to the band.

hi snatylove, first let me say congrats on getting your band!!! It is horrible at first, but trust me fully worth the pain!!! Couple little suggestions, drink as much water and good liquids so you don't get dehydrated, and the pain it is gas, its because they filled you up with air, and it just sits. Cough and move around as much as possible to get those gas pockets to move and break up and you will feel much better soon. Why can't you take a shower for 3 days? I could take one that very next day??? I had these waterproof white things on my belly and they didn't fall off??? Well I guess each surgen is different. Well good luck!!!

CONGRATS ON GETTING THE BAND, TOMORROW I GET MINE, CANT WAIT ALITTLE SCARE OF THE PAIN. DRINK LOTS OF MINT TEA FOR THE GAS IT HELPS ALOT . I HAD GLABLADDER SURGERY AND DRANK LOTS OF TEA AND HAD NO GAS PAIN.