I was just banded August 11, 2011

[Mary Jo F 2]

I had mine on Aug 8th. I took pain meds thru my iv twice. And once by mouth. I can say that the pain is minor. You just have to put your big girl panties on and deal. If you move you can get the gas out. It is not COMFORTABLE but it is liveable. I will say the hospital bed makes it easier but I went home to my own bed (had to use two pillows) and now I am at least able to turn over albeit slowly. The swelling goes down alittle each day. Just drink drink drink (or jello)....It is so worth it!!!!

[Mary Jo F 2]

My surgery is on the 17th as I said earlier and I plan on returning to my office job on Monday, did any of you all return to work on the 5th day?

[healthy and happy 64]

Every single one of you are sounding like you are experiencing the same thing I am. I was banded on the 11th. I was doing so great walking around in the recovery room, the doc let me go home and not spend the nite. Each day I have felt a little better but i must say the gas is ridiculous for me right now. I do not want to drink my shakes because I feel like it will make it worse.. I am sure it will get better with each day so I am still optimistic! I really enjoy reading everyones posts on here. It makes me know that I am normal and that nothing is going wrong.

[Mary Jo F 2]

I had my surgery on MOnday and took a week off. I am glad I did. Every day is better .

[graphix1 6]

My doctor didn't give me any pain meds at all. Only Advil and Tylenol and some anti-nausea meds. The only rest I get is when I take the nausea meds and it makes me sleepy. Was banded 26 hours ago.

[cyndiebear 0]

I gave myself an enema to prevent Constipation. I dont have a promblem drinking. I just ate my pureed meal. I actually feel a little better sicne I ate solid food. Im anxious to see my weight loss, being on a liquid diet. When I burp OMG IT HURTS.. LOL

[ms.lady 3]

OMG............I had my surgery on the 11th and then fine that day. But the next day until this very moment the gas is kicking my a$$. Walking and gas x is not helping. I have to take my prescribed medicine to make it through the day for this pain. I have no problem with moving it.....just.......the........freaking..........gas!! I don't know how much more of this I can take.

[CarynW 3]

I'm from the 11th also. The gas pain is horrible. Yesterday was bad, today is slightly better but I didn't rest much either. I figured the walking around running errands would be good. It was but I over did it and by 7 I was freaking DONE! We were at a friends house for a surprise bday party and I had to have hubby bring me home, I just couldn't get comfortable. Funny, I have not farted at all since thursday, only burped and it hurts like hell. Well I came home, choked down some nasty liquid vicoden, heated up a bag of Water, grabbed a popscicle, took some gas x, sat down kind of leaning against the arm of the couch,, which is the only way I'm comfortable, and all of a sudden I'm a farting machine and Ive never been SO happy about it! Lmao! I'm so hoping to be rid of the gas pain by Monday when he goes back to work and ill have the kids alone again.

[ctarantino 13]

How are we all doing now? I have a dr appt on wed. I was really dehydrated yest. Learned my lesson and took my Water with me everywhere I went today. Gas is not an issue. Still walking every few hours. Tmrw may go to gym to walk on treadmill. Not sure yet. What's up out there??? How's everyone doing??? Cara