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I had pain the day of surgery and took my vicadin...last dose at 8 pm and then no more. Sore at port site for a few days. Had surgery on a Tuesday and went back to work on Thursday (half day) and then all day on Friday. That even surprised me. I had the pain in the left shoulder...thought I slept on it wrong. Gas makes sense. I was on clear liquid for 2 days and now can add protein shakes, cream of wheat, cream soups, mashed potatoes. I've stuck to protein shakes for the 1st week and today did some mashed potatoes. Not sure how I'm feeling yet. Would kill for real food. Amazing how every doctor is different. I can't imagine being on food a couple days out. Hope your pain goes away soon.

I was also banded same day. My doctor had me on clear liquids for 2 days and could add protein shakes, pudding, cream of wheat, mashed potatoes, cream soups. Don't get to move on until 15th day after doctor. Had mashed potatoes tonight, the first food with a utensil since before surgery. Not sure how it's suppose to feel, but it tasted good to not drink a meal. Sounds like everyone 's doctor is a little different.

I had surgery on the 16th and feel the same way. I'm a week out and it's getting better but I still feel the pressure in my chest. Could it be gas?

Your doctor let you have purees a day later. WOW. I was banded on 11/16 and on most liquids with some soft foods like pudding, jello, popsicles, creamed soups for two weeks until I see him. That's amazing that you can go right to foods. For my first week I primarily have stuck to protein shakes, cream of chicken soup pureeed, chicken broth and jello. Waiting for a bite of something. May try mashed potatoes tonight. Congrats.