AverageGuy

First let me say how awesome everyone is on this website. I've mostly been a lurker, but found the info and experiences invaluable. I was banded last week (4/29/10). So far, most of the reactions everyone else has shared - gas, shoulder pain, chest tightness (sometimes), etc. One problem I'm having a hard time dealing with is being tired. It's ridiculous! Fortunately, I work from home. I couldn't have made it in an office! I'll have an OK night's sleep and then need to take a 2-hour nap at lunch time. Is this common? If so, when does it go away?!? Zzzzzz.......

Wow! Good to know that it's normal. THANK YOU everyone! Can't wait to get back...zzzzzzzz

I am on broth, etc., but I am also taking vitamins every day. The strange thing is that it's gotten worse the past few days. 3 or 4 days post-op wasn't so bad. Now (8 days), it's really a struggle.

Banded on 4/29/10. I have a bit of itching, but nothing as bad as you've experienced. I notice there's a bump at each of my incisions. Guess everyone's a bit different!

Thanks so much for the encouragement! It happened again today. Decent night's sleep. 2-hour nap at noon. 1-hour nap at 5p. I'll try to be patient!

I was banded on 4-29-10. Glad to hear I'm not the only one dealing with bloating and energy. I am CONSTANTLY tired! Now that I know I'm not alone, I'll hope it goes away soon.