Wish Me Luck...having Lap Band Surgery Tomorrow Morning

[cantbetoothinortoorich 20]

WOW, ok..the surgery hurt a bunch...but even now, 2 days later I am feeling much better. Those gas pains are...well, not to be described! I found in my case, walking made it worse and flat on the bed better...also taking Bentyl helped a lot. I have had broth, Water, tea and jello....no issues. Port site hurts the most and I am bloated and swollen...but seems to be going down. Went up 5 lbs, but that should be all IV fluids...peeing like a horse lol. Do ot stop taking your pain killers! Take them like clockwork to prevent the pain from building...easier to manage that way.

[oliversmomma 10]

Congrats on your new journey! What did they give you for pain? My doc recommended the gas x strips that melt on your tongue.

[maryfran 19]

Congrats on making it through my surgery is tuesday and I will take your advise on the pain killers..LOL!

[cantbetoothinortoorich 20]

I asked for Deloted (sp) 2mg...I take one pill every 2 hrs instead of 2 every four....it keeps me comfortable, not pain-free.

As for the Gasx strips...over priced gimmic....buy the generic pills or chews...they have 2x the active ingredient and cost much less...it will help some, but nothing will prepare you for or solve the post-op gas pain you will likely experience. Just going to have to suck it up I am afraid....

I found a watery cream of wheat day 3+ makes me feel better than Jello or any cold liquid....I will be thinking of you!