Recovery Question...

bluwings · December 30, 2005

Hey guys,

I'm new here, but have been reading the boards for awhile now. I was banded on Dec. 27th (3 days ago!) and I'm curious, how long does it take for the incisions to start to heal. It's so hard for me to get up and down off the couch, etc... I'm guessing it's my muscles healing.

Thanks for your help!

casinocat74 · December 30, 2005

My incisions felt like paper cuts for a good week. But it will go away. Just hang in there!!

Alexandra · December 30, 2005

Everyone heals at their own pace, but certainly by a week out you should see substantial healing of all the incisions. No muscles were cut in your surgery, but everything in your abdomen was a bit traumatized and it will take a few days to recover.

I've heard lots of people say the third day out is the worst. Hang in there, you're almost around the corner!!

Iluvharleys · December 30, 2005

A week did it for me, but everyone is different. Are you walking around some, that helps everything. It does get better each day!

NJChick · December 30, 2005

A good week for me too, but the pings and pangs lasted a few weeks.

Go slow and be gentle with yourself.

Hugs and Welcome to bandland

angiebell · December 30, 2005

It took my about 2 weeks to feel total normal again. I had gas forever though! That was the worst part.

sarabride2006 · December 30, 2005

Good Morning, I was banded on the 28th and I've noticed the soreness and tiredness. The gas is much better though. Good luck to you!

lianna · December 30, 2005

My incisions looked great from day one. I had no staples or regular stitches though. I had internal stitches and steri strips. Physically I felt horrid on day 3 and after that each day was better. By the end of the first week I was almost back to normal.

Dawn NH · December 30, 2005

I was sore and tired for the first week. I was able to sleep during the day, naps here and there, I did walk three times a day. They were not long walks, I walked my dog around my block and walked my son to the bus. I did not have gas pains so that helped a lot. I was driving a week after surgery, but was able to stop pain meds five days post op.

I'llsucceed · December 31, 2005

A total of two weeks for me if I remember correctly. This is when they all had perfect little scabs & I could actually use my muscles to get up & down more than my arms. You'll get there, I promise. Congrats to your new life. Follow the guidlines please.