Just Banded & Now Recuperating

[JewelsMommy 4]

I'm feeling much better as the days go on. Most of my pain was caused by the Hernia Repair. I have this On-Q pain pump attached for another day and cannot wait to get it off!

I've been drinking a lot of Water, Crystal light, sugar-free Hawaiian punch packets.

I've been eating Dannon Light n' Fit vanilla yogurt, strawberry Jello, and chicken broth. Haven't had much of an appetite but I'm forcing myself to eat.

I've started my Protein shakes, Multivitamins, and Calcium Citrate pills.

I noticed that the Gas-X strips helped a lot with my shoulder pain. The walking and arm windmills helped also.

I'm trying to follow everything to maximize my success. Hope I'm doing it right

Good luck everyone!!!

[kwood803 25]

I was on Clear Liquids only day of surgery, and now for two weeks I'm on full liquids including pudding yogurt and some hot cereals creamy Soups of any kind just strained. I can have a lot actually, but I sure can't hardly ANY!!! It's frustrating cause I wanna stay hydrated but I always feel "full"

[dragonfly37 0]

kwood803- it will change as the days go by. I was banded on July 13 and you and I were very similar the first few days. It's been a week since my surgery and my stomach is growling all the time and I can't seem to get full. It's making me want to cheat but I am trying very hard to stay on track.

I had the gas pain in my shoulder and did a lot of walking the first couple days but it didn't seem to help. I always had that, full need to burp feeling. It sounds gross but that didn't change until I had my first bowel movement after surgery. Also, I do burp more than ever. I was never a burper but it happens alot since surgery.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

I also banded the 18th and am NOT hungry at all!!!!! I can't hardly eat like 2 tiny bites of pudding or yogurt and I'm stuffed!!! At least I think I am, it's been hard to differentiate between full and tight from surgery, hope in a few more days I will be able to get some Protein in!

i am very surprised that you are not on liquids. my first week after surgery i was on clears and the 2nd week full liquids. just be careful with what you (eat) too soon.

[LoriRN 13]

Hmmm My doctor allows pudding, yogurt, and cream of wheat, in addition to full liquids. No problems so far!

[ellent 0]

I was also banded on 18th, feeling great for two days virtually pain free. Did anyone broke out in hives? Dr said to take antihistamin. Hate to be graphic but does anyone have problem with bowel moevement

[LoriRN 13]

Oh my goodness yes. I eat and have a BM so much so I don't wanna leave the house directly after eating. It's been kind of miserable. I had some mild hives after my pain meds that went away with Benadryl. Nothing like a severe anaphylaxis or anything just enough to notice.

[ellent 0]

No nothing like that, just annoying coz it's there. Dr did suggest antihistamine, no more Vic's Oxc done with pain will tough it out as we RNs usually do ant everything. Scared to go back to work though. Going to c him on Friday for my first fill that's scary don't know what to expect