GermaineF 25 Posted December 18, 2011 Ok, so here I am day 3 post op, feeling pretty good, just have really bad pains on my left side. I can honestly say that the pain is really not as bad as I thought it would be. Just moving really slow and trying to drink, drink, drink. I'm already sick of broth and Jello and I can't wait to day 14 where i can have Beans and fish, you know real food. I also had a hernia repaired and i'm taking my meds like i should.. I just feel SOOOOOOOO bloated though, is that normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenlyn122 9 Posted December 18, 2011 I didn't have that bloated feeling, but I have heard many others have. I am only 9 days post op. Congrats on your surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KhadijahRose 66 Posted December 18, 2011 Congrats on your surgery, it sounds like your doing well. I hope your pain eases up soon and can't wait to read more of your posts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LB4Me 35 Posted December 18, 2011 I didn't have the bloating, but many do. Just follow your doctor's instructions and you'll do fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vingotti33 14 Posted December 18, 2011 Congrats on your successful surgery, I am glad everything went well. Mine is in four days, so I am excited. I wanted some regular food too. Good luck with the journey, I look forward to reading your post about your success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cocoabean 430 Posted December 18, 2011 The bloated feeling is common. Keep moving as much as you can. Use a heating pad, it feels sooo good. Welcome to the "losers' bench!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaNJ 0 Posted December 18, 2011 I am also 3 days post op. I feel so much better than I expected. I was really the bloated the day of and the next day. The more I walked the more it went away. Now I really don't feel bloated at all and my gas pains are almost completely gone. I even went to Target today just to get out of the house. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enjoylifediana 8 Posted December 19, 2011 I had my surgery Friday the 16th so I guess this would be two days postop. I am feeling pretty good. Just a little sore. Burping is coming and going.We went out shopping today which helped alot. I think by wedneday I should be feeling pretty good. I am so sick of Jello. The only thing I have been eating is Jello, broth and Water. I look forward to something different. Good luck and I hope all us newbies will start feeling better soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Annfargo 5 Posted December 19, 2011 I was banded on 11/30 and I remember the first couple days post op it was horrible for me but now am so much better. So things do get better like they say. Good Luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites