Nicole74

Welcome NCG!!! Yes you should be drinking protein shakes or at least getting alot of protein a day. I a not the best to preach on this cause finally a week later Im getting some relief from pain and discomfort so will start pushing my protein shakes more now. they sell that at the clinic I go to and they are pretty good. Just mix with water. sounds like your worse pain is over sorry you went through he pain medicine issue.

Alright my banded buddies!! I went to the dr. this morning and I lost 16lbs since my surgery last friday!!! 16 friggin lbs!! and that was not even the most exciting part. I went in a day early from my post checkup because of all the pain and discomfort Iv been having. The last straw was when I was drinking some water last night and my stomach just go to cramped up!! and I was miserable..i just kepting thinking of how that didnt feel right. The doctor said that was still normal to feel this way and that most people do feel better a week out but some, like me, still have cramping. he was not concerned but he did decide to see if there was any fluid in my band that had got left in there when they tested it. I know some people get a small fill during surgery but my dr. doesnt do that. well well well....he ended up getting 2cc's out! he said that was more than normally left in there and that it could be part of the problem of why Im having all that added discomfort. I havnt eat anything yet today but still have some cramping even after he took it out but I hope that as the day goes I can eat and drink without so much cramping!! I will keep you all posted!

hey, let me tell you. I just got surgery last week and went in for my 1st visit today and the doctor ended up having to go into my port and through my still very sore incesion to withdrawl some liquid that should not of been in there and it was not bad at all!! just a little stinging but that was a little worse because its only been a week out and I was still sore. its really quick and easy! kinda glad I already experienced it and not have to wait 6 weeks

Hi, I was banded on Friday 30 Jul. I am experiencing a pain about 8 to 10 inches above my navel. I would describe it as it being in the middle of my breast bone and it comes in waves and then it goes away. I'm thinking it maybe gas pains but not really sure? It almost feels like the band maybe cause it gets worse after I sip on liquids.I have gas in my shoulders and stomach and chest and I can deal with that along with the incesion discomfort but this wave of pain in my breast bone area really hurts I might get it every few minutes than it will stop for a while than come back again. Any ideas? I am also having a hard time getting all my liquids in. the dr. has me on full liquids for the next 2 weeks. I am really only stomach just water and sugar free koolaid right now. I tried some yogurt earlier and I got some sharp pains in my stomach and chest so I stopped. Thanks for any suggestions just trying to feel better !! I just want to know everything I am feeling is normal..I definitly dont feel like I can be very active at all as of today..I am walking around my house and have passed some gas today but not much. My pain is worse once I get up from a lying position and start moving

Cashmere- when you drink or sip on anything do you get cramping as well? Im starting to think this isnt normal especially 5 days out...I mean I should be able to drink a few sips of water without feeling that major indegestion feeling. I am going to call my dr. tomorrow though even though I have an appt. friday cause its kinda scaring me

I was just about to post the a similar thread. I want to know how long this pain lasts. I take 3 sips of anything (im on full liquids) and the cramping and pain starts. If I dont eat or sip or anything for a while I start feeling a little better but than I get super hungry and start the whole process over again. I feel like a broken record but I cant drink or eat harely anything since my surgery on the 30th. Im starting to get down about this and just want to know if this is normal and how long it will last.

Thanks Robecca. I am on day 5 and still having pain and discomfort when I drink or eat anything...I want to know that is normal..I thought at least Iwould be able to drink water by now!! nothing seems to satisfy me and nothing makes me feel good after eating or drinking it...is this normal??

I am very swollen around the port incision and its all bloated but I dont feel my port yet but i havnt pressed hard enough to feel it,im not even sure where it is!

So glad to see so many posts! I had a rough day yesterday all day had bad gas pains and sharp pains in my chest barly got anything down yesterday but today, day 5, I am feeling much better,however, have not eat or drank much of anything but water yet. I know thats bad but Im so tired of feeling crappy. Today the hunger is starting the first real hunger Iv had and If I see one more popey's or KFC commercial Im gonna break the TV!!! everywhere I look there is food. One poster talked about her turn to food and I realized today how much food was a comfort to me. I liked to eat and sit in front the tv and eat and I liked hving the option of running through a drive through and getting what I wanted. now I dont have a choice I really cant eat any of that..or my chest might explode and i kinda got 'scared' to the fact that when I dieted in the past I always knew I could eat that if I really wanted but now I really cant..so just wierd feeling today..realizing how much i liked to eat..not rocket science I guess:) im sitting here trying to eat some yogurt and after 2-3 bites I already have that pressure and pain through my chest an shoulder...I would think I could at least eat and drink some by now without pain after a few sips or bite!!

thanks girls, call me a wimp but Im tired of this gas and heavy chest feeling. It almost makes me want to stop drinking at all because its like everytime I drink or eat some soup or take my meds its all heavy in my chest and I get even more gas..and am so uncomfortable..maybe its something I am eating or drinking or maybe too cold or too hot...

Hi murpel. I did do ok ...having some problems..a little more pain and uncomfortableness that I expected and wasnt one of those "ideal" situations but I wasnt a worse case either I would say somewhere in the middle. its been 4 days and today I still have alot of gas pain and am uncomfortable more so than yesterday for some reason but Im trying to keep calm about it and take it day by day.

I just want to know if anyone has ideas or has had this happen. I am day 4 post op..still having some pain, discomfort and gas especially in the morning and evenings. since surgery I have only been able to get it about 25oz of liquids and 25 grms of potein each day which is only half of what I need to get in. I am really trying to it in but I dont know if Im really swelled still or what but most of the time when I drink I get pain and gas feelings all in my chest and upper stomach I am sipping and trying to do 10z per half hour like my dr. said but I can literally drink enough all day to make the requirements. I did notice I felt dizzy and really tired last night and it is probably because Im not getting enough. I did force myself to take a 1oz shot of protein I got from GNC, there is 15gms of protein in one shot..I had to sip it and hold my nose but I did it. It was so nasty. I cant get much in the morning either..its like once I wake up my stomach takes a while to settle and move the gas around..im sipping on a protein shake now but I have only gotten in about 4 sips in 30 minutes..I hvnt really been hungry either yet, If I do feel hungry its usually just mind hunger after seeing a commercial but the thought of eating does not please me right now. I figured the 1st day or 2 I could get away with this but now on my 4th day I need to get all of this stuff in and I thought I would be able to but I am still having problems. there is still just alot of discomfort. :thumbup: Anyone else have this issue or can give me some advise to get this all in??

Good point, JD, I didnt think about that Iv been mixing my protein shakes with half milk and half water for the extra protein so maybe I need to cut the milk out a little and I have 100% whey power protein Iv been using as well.

Welcome!! This site is awesome! I can never read enough its a constant flow of information. I learned most of what I know about lapband from this site. I just had surgery on Friday and am in the healing process still...let me know if you have any questions!!

Yep, love reading these Nikki's Journey

Thanks everyone!! I would like a July banding group too...how do we start that?? Just start a post?

Thanks for the laugh Nuster!! lol..too funny!! I felt pretty rough this morning still but starting to feel better..I still have that coming and going pain but since you and other people say that they feel it too Im not as worried, I have my follow up appointment on Friday so hopefully it will be gone by than. I started my period this morning so now I have double the pressure and cramps. Im just gonna keep strong an sip sip sip!!

I had surgery on Friday morning and had to stay overnight, I think total I walked about 5x just to the bathroom and than up the hall. I packed an overnight bag with a comfy tee, elastic shorts and a sports bra but to be honest I never touched my suitcase. I stayed in the hospital gown the whole time, partly because I had a lot of discomfort and just didnt feel like getting dressed until I left. I took a dark colored tee and didnt even wear a bra on the way home...its probably gonna depend on how much pain you are in that decides what you want to wear or change into. They gave me a larger hospital gown so it gave plenty of coverage. Good luck and just bring some comfy easy to put on and off clothing!

Hi Stacy, I was banded on Friday the 30th and still having discomfort and pain, I have a 2 yr old as well and I know what you mean it is hard taking care of them, luckily my husband was here all weekend to help since I had surgery on a friday but he went back to work today and I ended up calling my mom to come get my son at 830am this morning. I am really bad in the morning no to mention I started my period so I got a double whammo! I am just trying to take it day by day and trying to get protein and liquid in but its hard...hang in there and if you want to talk get in touch with me!!

Finally the day is here...Looking for any last minute suggestions or things that worked for you surgery day or that you wish you would have done! Let me know!! Thanks all love this site!

Hi Cashmere. I had surgery yesterday too and am in alot of pain as well. I got discharged at 10am this morning, I feel better than I did yesterday and last night. Last night was really bad..I wasnt expecting as much pain and discomfort. I feel like I have a huge ball in stomach and chest and I get waves of pain that make feel like I could get sick. I just hope it goes away soon,Iv been taking gas x and trying to get in my liquids today....but my chest hurts when I drink even sips so Iv been taking it really slow. Let me know if you want to chat since we are on the same schedule.

awesome you have the same date Lisa! Please let me know how you do lets stay in touch since we will be going through the same thing..I didnt have to do any pre diet I actually just had sushi for dinner...but I bet it does help not to eat much a day or 2 before..

Thanks ladies...walk, gas x and dont look back:) Got it!!

Well the day is here!! I cannot believe its tomorrow. I now am starting to get nervous and scared about being put under and not knowing how much pain I will have or how I will do, but there is no turning back now!! but Iv been getting alot of support lately from people on here and friends that have had it done. I cannot wait to have it over with and come on here and post my aftermath story:) :cursing:

Thanks Denise I only have 1 more day till surgery!! I cannot believe it but reading how most people's experience with the surgery is pretty good with limited pain It makes me feel much better. I am a little worried about "going under" since I never have before but hopefully that will be nothing as well.