steelergirl

I had this same pain since day 4 after surgery. Mine was because I was dehydrated and not able to get enough liquids down. Your kidney will have pain and is almost on your hip if you put your hand on your hip(left side). Your kidney starts to get sore when it doesn't get enough water to flush. If your urine is dark yellow or you produce very little........get more fluids. It may take a few days to get rid of it. Good luck!!!

Hi there. When I read your intro I could so relate. Although I am older than you, I was once a young, single mother working FT and raising a small child and had severe weight issues. I am curious why you didn't get your fills when you started struggling.....I have always been able to lose the weight in a healthy manner but NEVER able to maintain for more than about 5 months. If I were you, and it is only my personal opinion is that you need to make an appt with your surgeons office and talk. You can absolutely do this again and get on the right track!!!! Keep me informed and I will friend you so we can "support each other" Best of luck....Stacy

Did they give you pain meds??? I had some pretty bad neck and throat pain. It helped me to actually lay on my left side with a pillow proped under my neck and another pressed into my upper chest. I also did large arm swings (like when in elementary school) a couple of times a day. This allowed the gas to escape and stretched my muscles. About 4 days for me......Hang in there. It will get better.

My directive was very similar. stage one, days 2-7 clear liquid. stage two, days 8-14 full liquids. (Includes yogurt, cream soup-no chunks, SF pudding) The post op diets seem to vary greatly by location of surgeon and the doctor. Enjoy your next stage!

Way to go! That is incredible.....and just think, a few yrs ago, this surgery wasn't medically necess.?????????:thumbup:

Hi my wonderful support! Just to refresh....surgery on 11/12, problem getting liquids down, dehydrated, vomiting 1X, and nausea. I saw the surgeon this morning. I was down 13lbs from last Thursday and he was concerned. After talking and really listening to me, he thought what might be happening is that I had a gas bubble stuck in my band! He goes to my port and sure enough......1/2cc of saline AND 1cc of air!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Almost instant relief when it was removed. The nurse brought me a cup of water and i had more drank in 5 minutes than I was able to get down all morning long! I AM SOOOOO HAPPY! He also sent me for bloodwork to see how low my electrolytes were and if he needed to admit me back into hospital for dehydration. I am confident now, that won't be necessary. Thank you all for youe suggestions and support

Everyone is doing so well! Congrats to everyone of your goals! Lets all keep up the positive attitude and energy:thumbup: Now that I am feeling better, I am right there with you all

Hang in there! Pizza will come for you soon