marimari15

Hi all! I'm 17 days post op. Never had any pain in my incisions at all. A lil soreness the first few days. Yesterday I had a very busy day & last night as I was sitting down I got a very sharp strong pain in my port site. I've been freaking out ever since. I don't want to move much bc I'm afraid it will happen again. Woke up w soreness & a mild pain that comes & goes. My port sits right where my pants sit. Could this be aggravating it? Any ideas of this is normal considering it has never hurt?

Thank u all!! It hasn't happened as bad as last night again. Just feels sore. Hoping it goes away & I'm taking it easy for a few days. Lol

Congrats! Good luck today!!!

Yogurt is listed under mushy on my post op list. Dr's are different so definitely double check w yours

Applesauce is on my list from my dr for week 2 which is mushies. Just had my first one today lol

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I'm 8 days post op & have been sleeping in my side since day 4. It's actually been my most comfortable position. My back did bother me as well so I started switching to each side during the night. Also, I used a few pillows to be on a slight incline while in my side. Good luck & hope u find a comfortable position soon!

I was also told no protein at first & just stay hydrated. I'm 6 days post op & being able to drink enough fluctuates.

I'm also 4 days post op & have been having similar symptoms. I felt so much pressure & feeling of fullness that didnt let me get in any fluids. Finally took Gas X Strips today after I was told not to at the hospital & the relief was amazing! Called my dr to give me the ok to take the strips. Feeling sooooo much better now.

I'm at the start of day 4 post op & down 9 lbs. feeling extremely full after just a couple of sips of anything or even a couple of tastes of jello. Popsicles go down easiest but I can't even have half. I also have the pain behind my left breast which I'm sure is trapped gas.

msapp77, I'm feeling exactly the same! Banded Friday & any time since Saturday that I try to take in fluids I feel as if I'm painfully full after just a couple of sips. It's been the most uncomfortable part of recovery for me bc I can barely get any fluids in. I'm sure swelling plays a big role. Hoping it subsides quick. VERY uncomfortable. Hope u feel better.

It's been a long day but I made it through & I'm happy to be on the post op end of the journey now! Here's the break down of how my experience was today; Went into the OR at 8am & was woken up at 9:20am. My initial thought was how bad am I hurting & oddly I really wasn't. Of course given the effects of anesthesia I wasn't feeling much at that point. The exact feeling was as if I had eaten a huge meal to the point of being painfully full. It was very bearable. They made me sip 4oz of clear fluids per hour. First & 2nd hour was Water then 3rd was apple juice diluted then 4th was cranberry juice diluted. During the 3rd hour I started feeling gas pains but it was minor. 4th hour it was a but more intense. Still bearable. Some soreness began kicking in. Throughout that whole time I was able to urinate with no trouble. I went about 3 times before being discharged after my 4th hour of fluids. I was given Percocet for pain in pill form broken in half (2 of them) then sent on my way. I was told NOT to take Gas X strips for the gas pains which I found odd. The nurse said they rather I just walk & stick to the pain meds. Anyone else advised to not take them? Once I got home the has pain escalated as did the soreness. It felt like having an upset stomach ache. Left shoulder started hurting from the gas. Did some walking but didn't feel much relief. Had a bit of clear chicken broth without any trouble & been trying to sip water throughout. Once I felt more uncomfortable w gas pain & soreness I took my pain meds again & slept till a lil while ago. I'm pretty comfortable now & the soreness/gas feels way less. Still sipping slow & awaiting what day 2 will bring. Hope anyone reading around on what to expect right after surgery finds this info useful! Ohh, the tip I got about Chapstick was great! It was definitely needed & came in handy. Follow my progress day by day on Instagram at lapbandit_620

So tomorrow is the big day!! Nerves are through the roof but I'm excited & ready thanks to the tips advice & stories shared by everyone at LBT. Any last minute tips/info?? If anyone is on Instagram, I will be documenting my journey through there. Follow my story at lapbandit_621 :-)

Thank u!!!!! Will keep everyone posted

Truly inspiring!

Good luck! my surgery is tomorrow. The suspense of waiting is outta control!

Congrats!! I'm getting banded tomorrow. Can't wait to see ONEderland!!!

Thank you for the great ideas! Will stock up on some groceries today. 2 days to go!!!

heather316, Same here! trying to let all those posts deviate my mind from thought of it being unbearable. I also bought the gas x strips yesterday to be prepared. Yes, luckily I have family to help & my 12 year old son volunteered himself to be my personal assistant! I know we will make it through just fine like the rest have but the jitters are inevitable! Will you have help as well? I didn't have to follow a pre op diet so I'm sure the change in eating will hit me hard. lol

Hi ladies, my big day is this fri the 21st & I'm petrified! I see you're all recently banded. Any last minute advice or tips?? Can you ladies please share how was your experience right after surgery & the first couple of days following? I'm so afraid of the pain right after!! Any feed back would be greatly appreciated! Hope you're all healing well & best of luck!!

Hi! My surgery is June 21st & just like you heather316, I'm worried about the pain of the first 2 days. I think being so close to the big day has made me focus on that more than anything! I'm afraid on the infamous "gas pains" everyone speaks of & how strong it will be. Its normal to have the jitters as the day approaches for all of us. I'm sure we will all make it through just fine! Since mine is a few days prior I will keep you all updated!! Best of luck to you all!!

Good Luck!!

I'm scheduled for surgery this fri June 21 & I'm petrified that the gas pain will be unbearable. I've been reading lots on this forum & that definitely seems to be the biggest issue w most people post op. I'm hoping to luck out & not suffer too much..lol. Stocking up on Gas X Strips!! Reading all your posts really helps to be prepared for whats to come. Happy. Excited. Nervous. And scared of gas!! lol. Good luck on thurs msapp77!! Best of luck on your journey to a healthier lifestyle to all!