newlife326

Wow, crazy reading everyone's full signal. I get a pain in the area of my left clavical bone! I dnt understand it! Pre-band, my stomach just got tight.

I lucked up actuality. I am a teacher and I scheduled my surgery a week before Spring Break just so I could maximize my recovery time!

I showered after the 24 hrs as well, with no problem. As long as U dnt submerge them in water, U should be fine. I showered with my back to the water to avoid soaking.

Congratulations! I am a new bander as well, March 26th. I just went to my first post-op visit today and weighed in 20lbs lighter. I dnt go bk to work till April 10th, but I am excited abt the reveal. My family can already see the difference. Good Luck on ur Journey! I am rooting for us all!

I was in that same predicament last week! I had the worst pain at the top of my left shoulder and the left side of my neck. Was banded a week ago and thought I was havin a heart attack! And yes...it is gas, but gas from the air that got into ur body during the Laproscopic Procedure. It will get better. Give it abt 2-3 more days. Ur body has to absorb it. But...U must walk around as much as U can, even if it's just around the house. Walking will speed up the absorption. Hope this helps. U will be better before U know it! Good Luck!

I know this is TMI, but I am desperately in the NEED to know! My bowels have not moved since B4 surgery. Tomorrow, April 2nd will be one week out. Is this normal? Any suggestions on what to take?

Great Advice! Thx a bunch!

Thx guys! I am headed to the store right after this reply!

I know this is TMI, but I am desperately in the NEED to know! My bowels have not moved since B4 surgery. Tomorrow, April 2nd marks one week out. Is this normal? Any suggestions on what to take?

I know this is TMI, but I am desperately in the NEED to know! My bowels have not moved since B4 surgery. Tomorrow, April 2nd marks one week out. Is this normal? Any suggestions on what to take?

I know this is TMI, but I am desperately in the NEED to know! My bowels have not moved since B4 surgery. Tomorrow, April 2nd marks one week out. Is this normal? Any suggestions on what to take?

Thank U so much for the well wishes! I'm not enjoying it yet, but I hope to as well. I am so grateful for having found this site to read about everyone's amazing journey, successes and failures. Awe-Inspiring! Thx Again!

Ok, wow! Didn't think I could drive so soon. I stopped pain meds on day 3. Still moving slow, but pain has been reduced to a tolerable soreness. Thx so much. I am excited to try it today!

How soon will I be able to drive? Does anyone hv an estimation? Five days out.

Ok, thx a bunch!

Ok, thx a bunch!

Ok, thx a bunch!

Hi everyone! I am new to the site as well. Had ny surgery this past Monday-4days out! It was so good to read the posts, specifically about the neck and shoulder pain. Thought I was hvn a Heart Attack! What is the couch to 5k?

Ok, thx! It is driving me crazy, but I will push thru it and keep on walking. So, the Phazyme wnt work either?

Still tryna figure out how to post a question. I saw that Phazyme works for gas so I will try that. The Gas X is not working. Is it typical to continue experiencing gas 4 days after surgery?

I had my surgery this past Monday the 26th and still experiencing gas pains. Tried Gas X to no avail. Any recommendations? How long does the gas last?