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So i was banded yesterday:/ my abdomen is so sore. My left shoulder is killimg me from the air they pumped but its better than yesterday. Im trying to drink, well sip, but not wanting anything at all. Im tired of laying on my back but when i lay on my sides it feels like my stitches are pulling. Ready to be pain free and able to get on with thia journey.

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Oh and apparently they repaired a hernia i didnt know i had.

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same with me on the hernia. just rest and rest and then rest some more. move your left arm as i found that helped me. (walk to help with gas. the gas x did nothing for me)...but sip and take your meds as needed. you just had major surgery so you deserve to rest and pamper yourself. congratulations :) (ps-it will get better as the days pass)

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CONGRATS!!! I know it hurts now, but believe me it gets better, Don't push to hard to do the side sleeping thing, it will happen... about 7 days in I was able to sleep on my side... try putting a pillow under your belly on that side. I had my surgery on 8/1/12... so I am just a little over 3 weeks out.. Try writing everything in a journal too.. it helps.. I have a little day planner next to my bed and journal everything... it helps me keep track of what times I took my meds and now what times I take my Vitamins and Calcium, plus I like to see what exactly I am eating or drinking.. just a tip.. keep in touch if you wanna ask questions.. :)

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It really does get better. When I woke up in recovery, I did question whether or not I made the rigth decision with the surgery. But I am now 2 1/2 weeks out and the pain and discomfort is a distant memory. Gas-X worked wonders for me, as did walking.

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I was also banded yesterday and found that laying on my leftside is so much more comfortable as the right because that is where the adjustment tube was fasten to my muscles.

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I was banded on Wednesday and couldn't lay on either side at first now I can lay on my right side (port is on left). I am also finally able to hold my belly to control the pain when I walk. It is already getting better and I'm one day ahead of you. sleep as much as you can...it helped the time pass for me. I walked a little but sleep kept me from being frustrated

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