RangerGin

Hey everyone - I was banded at the end of November and everything has been fine. But last night I woke up to go to the bathroom and when I laid back down I felt intense pain in my abdomen. If I stretched my abdomen as far out as it would go the pain subsided, but as soon as I let the air out the pain came back. However, once I rolled onto my side the pain subsided. Has anyone experienced anything like this? Should I call my doctor? Jenn

I am one week post op and I find that I keep having hot flashes. I'm only 27, so it is no like I am going through The Change or anything, so I was wondering if anyone else experienced this? Should I be worried?

My port is in the center of my belly. I have a week post-op and though I still can't fall asleep on my stomach, I have woken up in the middle of the night on my stomach without any real pain. I can't seem to fall asleep yet on my stomach because it just feels awkward and uncomfortable. I can't wait until I can sleep on my stomach, I miss that almost as much as food.

Tomorrow will be a week post op for me, and I'm not sure if what I am having can be considered an actual BM. It is mostly liquid with some solid. I figured that its probably because I am only drinking liquids. I'm not really feeling badly, and I have gas but I think that is normal. I am going to see my doctor on Thursday so I figured I would ask him then.

Hello everyone - Well, I had my banding procedure yesterday and now I am home. My doctor said the procedure went really well, and though I was terrified of the anesthesia, I made it through in one piece. So right now I am in some pain, more than I was in the hospital, but of course the drugs are better in the hospital. I imagine that this is what getting stabbed several times in the stomach feels like, but I cannot be sure. I have one incision that hurts way worse than the others. The area with the port does not hurt too badly yet, but we shall see. I just wanted to thank whoever suggested that I buy Gas-X thin strips and liquid tylenol - they have been life savers! I don't have so much of a problem with air in my shoulders or chest cavity, I myself am just kinda gassy. And the liquid tylenol provides just enough pain relief in between taking the narcotic pain reliever (I am on dilotid). I have had some issues with nausea, but mostly right after the procedure and this morning after the follow up upper gi test that I had done. My questions right now are: How long before I start to feel better? I know its only been a day but I am already getting antsy and am ready to leave my apartment. I walked outside some today, and my doctor wants me to get up to 2 miles per day (I went to the gym 4-5 times per week before the surgery). Like I said, I walked some today, but I was exhausted from walking around the block. Also, how does everyone handle the post-surgery diet? I am on a full liquid diet, where I can eat broth, creamy soups, yogurt, milk, etc. I have had some creamy sweet potato soup today, some hot tea and some water. I'm not really hungry and I was kinda just forcing myself to get some nourishment (the tea is for my throat which is so sore from the tube). I also had a protein drink just to make sure I was getting some protein. Does it become easier to eat during this liquid stage? I am on it for a week before I start with the mushy foods, and I just want to make sure that I am doing it right. I kinda feel as though I really need to succeed at this, so I think I"m putting some unnecessary pressure on myself. I feel as though this is somewhat of a last ditch effort for me to lose weight. I have been overweight all my life, and though I am only 27, I somewhat feel as though I am at my wits end. I really want to succeed at this. I'm sorry for my rambling post... I think it is partly the drug haze I am in and partly the stress I am putting on myself. The long road ahead is kinda daunting to me. So, I am open to anyone's suggestions.... hopefully some other people out there understand how I feel. Jenn:notagree

Hey everyone from VA - I live in DC! I am getting banded tomorrow by Drs. Halmi and Tran in Woodbridge, VA! Jenn:clap2:

Hi there! I am new to the board, and I am scheduled to have my band put in on November 27 (two days!). I have bought everything I need (hopefully)... and now I am anxious for the surgery. I am very worried about the anesthesia for some reason. I know it is nothing to really worry about, but I've never had surgery before and I'm scared. I'm very excited about getting the lap band put in. Over the past year I have lost 60 pounds on my own, but I decided to have the band put in for some extra support. Jenn:rolleyes: