Feeling Terrible

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I just got my lapband this morning. My mom and aunt and I were in it together so that was nice. I was super freaked out this morning but once they put the IV in I took a nap and felt so much better right before they started. I got in the operating room and next thing I knew I was waking up in recovery.

The gas hurts so bad. I feel miserable. I had heard to walk it out, but I can barely get myself to walk across the living room. What did everyone else do to ease the pain?

Also, how is everybody getting those cute little tickers on their notes? I made one but I don't know how to make a signature I guess is what I need to do

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I figured out the ticker

[dawnk 1]

Congrats and welcome to bandland. I used gas x and a heating pad helped me alot.

[overthemoon00 1]

I had to walk A LOT to relive a bit of the gas pain. For me, it actually got worse on POD# 2 and 3. I was told to keep moving positions in bed so that the gas would eventually come out! It did help, but its just something that will pass (pun intended!!! LOL) Hang in there!!!

[kll724 3,055]

I know that I was up walking at least 5x in the time I was in the hospital(had to have overnight stay per ins). I walked around the block with an assist aone i got home. Walking is important for healing, and walking upright is too. Your stomach area will heal better! Good luck, karen

[Swteeshe 0]

I used a heating pad...I never felt the pain until AFTER I walked..weird.. I am now 15 days post op and I still have gas pain occasionally. Hope you feel better and Congrats!!!

[jayniemac 0]

im day 7, by day 5 i was so much better, i walked slowly and used rennie deflatine which i guess must be the same as gas x in america. Hang in their it does get better. focus on being positive.

[Melissannde 41]

What everyone else said, plus don't be afraid to take your pain meds as often as you are allowed. It's much easier to stay in control of pain than to get control of it in the first place.

[sandy1 1]

Congratualtions on your lap band. Each day will get better. Walk as much as possible, take your gas-x strips and your pain meds!

Good luck!!!!!!

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Thank y'all so much for the advice. I made myself walk around the living room in at least five minute increments about 5 times or so yesterday, and I think I'll have my hubby walk with me to the mailbox in a while. The gas x strips really did help some. I think most of the pain I'm feeling today is more the tightness of the band rather than the gas, so hopefully as the swelling goes down, I'll feel better

[roziecakes 20]

I think you'll feel better soon. Walking really does help. I walked A LOT and I only had gas pains for about three days. I'm a little over a week post-op and I am completely out of pain.

And yes, do take your pain medicine if you need it. As my partner says, "You don't get points for being in pain. If you need it, take it! That's why they gave it to you." I found that I needed it most at night. I had to sleep in the recliner for a couple of days and take my pain meds. In the last couple days I've been able to sleep on either side again, which has been wonderful.

You'll do just fine! Congratulations on your band.