Just Got Banded Today

[dubsteppsycho 13]

ugh man am i in pain! this was my first surgery and boy is my stomach, or atleast the abdominal wall hurting. standing up my gut pulls down and makes the pain worse. i just cannot wait to get over the healing process and be better. i feel like i have to burp but cannot, trying the gas x strips for the tongue only had a thing of Jello today so that hasnt helped either. Hopefully in a few days things will be better. anyone else have these issues?

[ktsped 42]

Hi there....

I did have some of these issues...I am 5 weeks post op. Just remember you went through a lot today and your body needs to heal and it will take time. Try and walk around if you can...it can help with the gas. sleep helps as well... Hang in there!!

[dubsteppsycho 13]

thanks i just feel like its never going to go away, my anxiety takes over which doesnt help

[pbmls223 10]

Yep. I'm in my third day post-op, having some similar issues. Stay on top of your pain meds. Also, I used ice packs. That helped. Feel better!

[azhoselady 17]

Hang in there... Day 5 and starting to feel human again... port pain seems to last but the incision pain went away faster for me.

[ladyhawk01 3]

For me it's been a week now since surgery, and the first day or two was the worst...they say move around and like most ppl I probably rolled my eyes, but damn it works get up and move as soon as you can. No marathons just a couple minutes walking....first day or two I thought I was in the movie aliens and thing something was going trying to get out of me lol it's a lot better now.

[NWgirl 574]

Use a small pillow to hold against your stomach when getting up/sitting down, in/out of cars, or lying in bed. You can use the pressure of the pillow to hold everything in place so your incisions/port aren't getting pulled on.

[angbutler0712 30]

Hang in there.. it'll get better. REST!! That's the best way to allow your body to heal. Also, talk short walks if you can. That will help with the gas.. also deep deep breaths. This actually worked better for me at expelling the extra CO2 than walking.

Take your pain meds. It'll give you some peace over these next few days.

Another thing.. I used a heating pad on my shoulders and back for about a week after surgery. SUPER soothing!

Good luck! You're already over the biggest hurdle!

[erin313 44]

Hang in there.. it'll get better. REST!! That's the best way to allow your body to heal. Also, talk short walks if you can. That will help with the gas.. also deep deep breaths. This actually worked better for me at expelling the extra CO2 than walking.

Take your pain meds. It'll give you some peace over these next few days.

Another thing.. I used a heating pad on my shoulders and back for about a week after surgery. SUPER soothing!

Good luck! You're already over the biggest hurdle!

I am glad you said something about taking deep breaths, that is the first time I heard that.

[dubsteppsycho 13]

actually starting to feel alot better, thank god!

[pbmls223 10]

Good dubstep