Had No Idea

[kariew28 6]

I was banded April 26th, I had no idea how much pain I would be in after. I had a complete hysterectomy in December 2010, and I think I felt better after that. I am bordering on miserable. I'm glad I did it, just wasn't prepared for the pain after I guess. Wondering if it's just me, or are there others out there feeling the same?

Thanks,

Karie

[stevens4 13]

Gas X strips! That was my saving grace. Many GasX strips. Hang in there- it gets better!!

[kariew28 6]

I've been using the gas-x strips

[c945105 14]

First day painful, second day better but still painful, third day much better and each day then got better. Hang in there. Agree I wasn't using the strips enough. When the gurgling starts really helped. Hang in there!

[NWgirl 574]

peppermint tea for the gas pain too. Lots of walking, and take your pain meds on a schedule.

[gale_1016 18]

Yes the gas pain was the worse. After 3 days of no success with the gas x I tried taking it before I ate. Big difference! It does get better. On day 2 & 3 I just knew I had made the biggest mistake of my life. I'm almost 1 week post op now & I feel totally different. Get the gas moving & you'll feel so much better!

[Yr2la8 0]

Yes, the gas pain was the worst! I also felt as though I was in a car accident. My entire body was sore, even my neck muscles. That only lasted about 3 days. The gas pain lasted an entire 7 days. I walked a lot and took gas x strips, not much helped during those days. I found that a heating pad on my lower back helped quite a bit. Didn't get rid of it but the pain lessened for a little while. I felt the same way.... I remember telling my husband. " I think I may have made a terrible mistake"! After the 1st 7 days I felt much differently. I was banded on 4/5/12 and have lost 21lbs already. The pain I endured was so worth the results I am seeing thus far! Best of luck to you on your wls journey!

[Anume 937 314]

Yea me too pain is really bad!! Back pain is kicking my ass

[judych 225]

I was banded April 26th, I had no idea how much pain I would be in after. I had a complete hysterectomy in December 2010, and I think I felt better after that. I am bordering on miserable. I'm glad I did it, just wasn't prepared for the pain after I guess. Wondering if it's just me, or are there others out there feeling the same?

Thanks,

Karie

ive had hysterectomy and two knee replacments, plus heaps of other surgeries. i think the only surgery that made me feel worse after woods for any length of time was a Birch's suspension. that was horrific. With my knees i didnt have the ongoing after the initial post op, with this it never stops lol. its there for life. i think when it hit me it really pulled me up short, lol.

[Lauracat 14]

yup gas not been a huge problem for me i have had some issues but yes i did not think about how much i uses my upper abs i just think they were there and flabby but getting up from laying seat being too low bending down all these things hurt for me anything that too tight I been living in one pair of sweet and baggy Pj bottoms

[Boniluuu 25]

I was in pain but also went through an emotional pain. Kind of like depression for a week

[judych 225]

I was in pain but also went through an emotional pain. Kind of like depression for a week

i know what you mean. this last weekend ive had my sister staying. WE had red wine,(and great food, but not much food for me) just like we used to... and i loved having it. so, after she went, i kept having one or two glasses of an evening. Last night it pulled me up with a severe jolt. what on earth was i thinking?? i cant go back !! ive subjected my stomach to radical life changing surgery... and for what if i continue with red wine every night??.. so, in bed, i determined... NO MORE !! i was grieving for the old lifestyle myself... its obvious when i look back. it did catch me by surprise because im post op now nearly 7 weeks. Anyway.... now i recognise what it is thats going on in me... i know i can fight it. i had no idea how much that food and wine was a part of me at the deepest level of my emotions and pyche. awful . time to have a thorough cleanse , inside and out.

[fnicole 7]

The day after I got out of the hospital was tge worst day of my life (pain wise). I was ready to go back and make them undo it! I cried myself to sleep! I'll be a week post-op tomorrow and i feel much better. Emotionally and physically.

[judych 225]

The day after I got out of the hospital was tge worst day of my life (pain wise). I was ready to go back and make them undo it! I cried myself to sleep! I'll be a week post-op tomorrow and i feel much better. Emotionally and physically.

im really pleased that you got over that nasty hump so quickly. i hope that you dont have any more issues. not like me, the toads have been ''popping out of their holes all week'.. lol.

[fnicole 7]

im really pleased that you got over that nasty hump so quickly. i hope that you dont have any more issues. not like me' date=' the toads have been ''popping out of their holes all week'.. lol.[/quote']

It was not easy. I was mourning a loss of food...sort of. But that night my son came up to me and rubbed my arm and told me not to cry i will feel better soon. I then remembered why I did this.. I didn't want to miss out on his life. Put it in perspective for sure.