lady_gigi

I had my lap band 6 days ago. I kept dry retching for the first 28hours, after that and so many drugs to try to stop it I was fine. No pain in hospital so that was good. Since I have been home I keep getting these really bad indigestion like pains that go through to my back and up between my shoulder blades. Is this normal? My stomach rumbles like I am hungry but if I try to eat (or should I say drink fluids) it sets off the pain. Is this what I should be experiencing for the first week or so and how long does it last?

Thank you for your help. I do feel a little better today, and hope it continues. Gas pain is so bad, I havent experienced anything like it before. At least the weight loss for the week was good, 3.8 kls.

Thanks Paul. I am desperate and I think ready for this. I have got to get this weight off!!!!!!! I must admit I have been feeling a lot more enthusiastic since finding this sight. There will be support for the tough times. Thanks again.

thanks Blahblah I will let you know how it goes.

Hi Blah blah I am having a band in 2 weeks. I need to loose about 30 kls also and have chronic osteoarthritis pain and take panadeine forte and anti inflammatories. I need to stop the anti flams now and hope with the weight lose I will not have to go back on them. I have already had both my knees replaced and refused to have any more articfical joints. My doctor was happy fo rme to go ahead with the banding.

Hi Everyone, I am having my band on the 6th June. This is desperation stage, everything else has failled and I am still not sure if it is the right thing for me. What can I expect immediately post and for the first few weeks? I live in Perth WA