The invisible woman

Hi everyone, I was banded yesterday, and it all went smoothly. The only thing is the gas pain from surgery is really painful. I have been walking today (around the house, and twice down the street to the mailbox) and it still hurts. I thought it would be gone by now! The pain from the incisions sights seem to be just a little uncomfortable. Also, in my pre-op meeting with the doc, he said I could take my butalbital prescription for migraines if necessary. Just cut open the caplets because they are too big to swallow. Of course I had a migraine today, took it, and then realized they have caffeine in them. Think I should worry? I have a call into the doctor's office and I am waiting to hear back from them. One more question, on the dressings for my incisions, there are just a couple of little spots of blood you can see through the dressing. Smaller than a dime. Is this normal? Sorry if I'm being a baby! Michelle

Hi all, I was banded four days ago and I am wondering if this is normal. I can swallow Protein shakes, Jello, Soup and popsicles fine, but every single time I swallow Water it hurts! It feels like I have to burp really bad and can't. It's making it very challenging to stay hydrated. Asked the nutritionist at my doc's office and she just said to drink it room temperature, it's the swelling. That doesn't seem to help though. Anyone else have this problem? Thanks! Michelle