SolracSpree

hunger pains are def there! I think that was the biggest misunderstanding about my surgery. Six days out and yesterday was terrible I have already gone through " what have I done" and " i wish I could take it back". I dont know if I am an exception but my pain has been very bad. The pain from the surgery is ok, it can be handled but in combination with gas, back pain, and the pain of hunger (which I found out I have never experienced true hunger until now) it really has been a few days out of hell Tuesday and Wednesday all I did was cry. This might be because MY BODY isnt tolerating food well. I get pain just from drinking milk and chicken broth. I can literally only handle Isopure clear Protein drinks. I have been in so much pain my doctor prescribed more Lortab, I just picked that up yesterday and can feel an immediate difference. We all have different pain thresholds and it ight be that I am just a wussy. You wont feel any hunger pains after you get your first fill but that is 4-6 weeks AFTER you heal from surgery. Essentially my stomach cant handle food but still has the appetite from before surgery. Its a hard place to be in.... I am still trying to be excited for my band and think about the future but I really do hope this pain subsides soon

I would recommend a few bottles of clear protein drink. I had 2 bottles for the day of my surgery to drink but as it turns out my body can not process protein powder even 6 days after surgery! I would also recommend something to take up your time. If you like to read? draw? make sure you have those things available when the hunger pain kicks in you will want ANYTHING to keep you distracted

Hi Chloe! I am 23 and JUST banded last week. If you need anyone to talk about the good the bad and the ugly I am here. I wish I would have looked into this more before making my decision. Best thing is to ask ENDLESS questions. Its a lot of mental preparation. Feel free to message me whenever!

Day 6 Post- Op. Hello, I can tell you what my doctor said. He told me 2 -3 weeks before I could lift more than 10 m pounds. I am 5 weeks away from moving myself and I think it is safe to say I will be able to help with minimal things (light boxes, putting things away, ect ) but moving my couch, tables and thing NOPE not gonna happen. And as far as swimming I was told 2 weeks of no swimming or baths, short showers only. I guess it depends on how you are stitched up after surgery? I have this superglue(ish) substance that is covering my incisions. Hope your plans work out well and good luck with your band!

I had to take Gas X as well as a gas preventative to help. First BM was day 4 post op but that was because I was taking Miralax day 1.