Post-Op 1 week Today!

[Leslie_RN 0]

Here is how I feel......TERRIBLE! My daughter's preschool teacher had Lapband surgery by the same surgeon about 6 weeks ago, and I wonder EVERY DAY how in the world she went back to work so soon....and to work with the little-ones too!

The Left sided Clavical/Shoulder pain is unbelievable...and I have HIGH pain tolerance! BUT the fatigue is the worst for me....I could sleep all day long!

I expected to be hungry, but I am not. I expected to be sore and in pain from the surgery, but I am not. As a matter of fact I was walking the neighborhood the evening of my surgery....only took 2 pain pills...over a week ago!

Did NOT expect the "Other" side effects....guess I should have researched more, even though as a nurse I have been researching since July 2009.....extensively!

Please tell me how you all felt after surgery and if I just need to be a little more patient! Thanks!!

Warmly,

Leslie :thumbup:

[vlp1968 83]

Try not to compare yourself to anyone else. Everyone recovers differently. For me, it was a very easy recovery. I did have more soreness then you, took painpills for 3-4 days as needed. My energy was fine though. However, I think tiredness is totally normal. You will probably feel much better once you are on solid food. Also, make sure you are getting at least 64 oz. of Water a day. Good luck! Hope you feel better soon.

[pixistix 1]

I was banded on 4/22 and felt okay for a few days, then I had TERRIBLE nausea for five days (it felt like forever). It was absolutely awful, but I've been fine since. I was pretty tired until a few days ago.

I've been told that frequent, short walks (like a couple of times around the house) are best for dissipating gas and preventing blood clots.

Hang in there. Take it easy as much as possible. It gets better!

Edited May 7, 2010 by pixistix

[Leslie_RN 0]

Hello! Thank you both for the reply! The Left shoulder pain has strangely lessened, but comes back with a vengence when I "eat", and I am on full liquids.....oh boy, wonder what it will be like on mushies and regular food? AH!

My husband went to the local GNC and bought me som New whey Protein tubes....42g of Protein per tube and I am adding one to my diet a day as I am having trouble getting in all of my protein. I feel like I am eating, or drinking ALL DAY LONG just to get in my 85-100g of protein a day!

Thanks again, let's hope this works and helps me crawl out of this fatigue fog!

Warmly,

Leslie