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Oh my, I am 3 weeks post op and about three days ago, I woke up in the middle of the night with terrible pain in my left side. I stayed up all night with it. When morning came, I started to feel better. By 9 am I was fine. Three days later it is still happening and it's always at night. I'm thinking it must be gas but it's always in the same general area and always at night? I sure hope it stops soon.

I feel the same way regarding eating. Started mushies last week and I just have to measure some out because I could certainly eat more. I did one night eat double mushie brussels sprouts and I felt soooo bloated all night. At day nine I had lost 13 pounds from the day of surgery, since then nothing, in fact a week into mushies and I've gained four pounds???!!!!! However I have since found out that this happens to a lot of people and that I should just stick to the eating plan until I get my fill and okay from the doc to do some serious exercise. Hang in there.....I am and this forum really does help!

I had my surgery two weeks ago. Medicare did not require a six month waiting period. Maybe your doctor is actually thinking you could do it without surgery. Good Luck!

Thank you guys! I appreciate the feedback. I guess I just really need to focus on healing and maybe add some more calories.

wow, this is distressing. Preop I lost 7 pounds, then during the first ten days post op, I lost 13 pounds. Then for three days no loss and today a one pound gain. What am I doing wrong? I started the soft food four days ago and I am making sure that the calories are under 600 for the day, but nothing is happening. Has this happened to anyone else? I've not done any outright exercise, but every day I am up and about and walking around stores (to distract myself but yet keep walking), My stomach does still feel a bit swollen especially where the port is but I saw my primary care doc and she said things look good. I don't see my surgeon until the 26th of June Any tips? Thanks

Bending is still an issue, I have to kind of stoop and lean to the side. How are you feeling today? I hope well!

I'm doing good. patch is off so I can know swallow and breathe through my nose as the dryness is about gone. Pain is very little now and mainly in one spot, probably the port. My stomach is still swollen and that feels weird but other than that all is good. I did get on the scale an I've lost 8 pounds since the day of surgery (This past Thursday) and I'm not hungry. I am really careful to just continually sip Protein, Water, and broth and I haven't had any nausea at all. Thanks DeAna for checking on us. Choy, let us know how you are doing. Have a great week!

I went to the grocery store and walked for about an hour. I had dull pain as well as a sensation like my stomach was going to drop out of me...sounds more dramatic than it was but still it was noticeable. I layed around last night really worn out from the adventure....think I'll take it easy for the next couple of days! Hope you are feeling better!

I'm glad you are doing well. I haven't walked much except around the house but I think today I'm going to go grocery shopping. Just so I can get some walking in. Take care of yourself.

Hi, I was banded on the 17th as well. I'm in the US. How are you feeling? I'm doing okay, pain is less today but my stomach is so swollen. Today I drank a Protein drink for the first time.....how about you?

I was surprised that I did the liquids as well as I did. I had protein drinks, lots of water and in between I had crystal light....A glass in my hand from morning till night. I made my husband fix his own dinners and I stay out of sight of the food. You'll do well just hang in there!

Oh yes, the throat definitely hurts! My chest not so much but it does hurt in front of my shoulders. Today has been a bit better plus I took off that patch so I'm hoping I'll regain some moisture in my mouth and nose! Hope you are okay today!!!

I am really sore too. I was home from surgery around 1pm on Thursday, slept pretty much until yesterday. I would get up, walk around the house, sip some Water and then lay back down. This morning I feel a bit better and I just drank a Protein drink hoping that will help as well. Worse than the pain for me (which seems to include my whole torso) is the dryness. My mouth, nose and throat are soooooo dry it is about to drive me crazy. One of the people on here said it was the patch for nausea that is causing most of it. I think I will try to take it off today. Have you had any other issues? I hope not. I did have a low grade fever like 99.8 but I don't seem to have that today. Just keep telling yourself it is the first days of our new life and I am counting on what these people say about feeling great after week two. I hope so. Keep me posted on how you are doing!