October 2012 Bandsters

[jmont 13]

Lilbrigy' date='

You will be fine. I was scared to death, but it was not bad at all. The will put a numbing spray on your port and then inject saline. Then you will drink some Water to make sure you can swallow it ok. Let them know how hungry you have been and how long between meals. Your goal shouldn't be to always get fills, but to get to the point where you aren't physically hungry all the time and can be satisfied for several hours at a time. Good luck! Let me know how you do![/quote']

Great advice!! Just to add to that I find I don't get restriction straight away it usually kicks in the next day for me so when I sip my water after fill I can do it easily the next day is the next day everyone is different! It happen to me recently I walked out of the Dr office feeling good the next day could barely swallow I had to go back 4 days later to get some out! SueBee is so right you have to find your comfort spot they may take a few goes! But keep getting your fills done this will be what makes you successful good luck getting your fills does not hurt either and it's all very quick!

[fill 2]

I just got banded on Monday.... On fluids not sure what I'm suppose to expect yet ...

[darbydoo 5]

I was banded on the 12th and I've been wearing an abdominal binder but my incisions are sooo itchy. Lol. Still on liquids' date=' can't wait for mushies!

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Itchy incisions is a sign of healing! Look for redness and discharge and call doctor if you have some. They may want to look at them.

[lilbrigy 46]

thanks for the advice guys it wasnt at all painful,, hopefully i feel a bit of restriction but i onmy got 1 cc in and ny doc said to go back next week if i dont feel any restriction,, yay,,

[darbydoo 5]

My dr said I can take extra strength Tylenol but NO ibuprofen...do y'all think Tylenol PM is ok to take? I have a headache & can't sleep:(

The only pain reliever you can take is Tylenol and RX Tramadal. And i have been taking Tylenol pm at night. I think u will be fine.

[vms1908 15]

I have a question, banded on Oct. 25th, no incision pain, no abdominal pain, I do however have horrible shoulder and left upper chest pain. It comes in waves, and is a sharp pain, usually double over. It doesnt matter if I am walking or laying or sitting, it just comes on. Saw Dr, he unfilled my band, but pain still there. Anyone else have this? Any suggestions?

[Msbritt 45]

I have a question' date=' banded on Oct. 25th, no incision pain, no abdominal pain, I do however have horrible shoulder and left upper chest pain. It comes in waves, and is a sharp pain, usually double over. It doesnt matter if I am walking or laying or sitting, it just comes on. Saw Dr, he unfilled my band, but pain still there. Anyone else have this? Any suggestions?[/quote']

Your having gas pains. I would take chewable gas x and see if that helps. Please don't forget a heating pad is your best friend.

[MiniMi 1,468]

I have a question' date=' banded on Oct. 25th, no incision pain, no abdominal pain, I do however have horrible shoulder and left upper chest pain. It comes in waves, and is a sharp pain, usually double over. It doesnt matter if I am walking or laying or sitting, it just comes on. Saw Dr, he unfilled my band, but pain still there. Anyone else have this? Any suggestions?[/quote']

Right shoulder pain is from the tube rubbing on your diaphragm. Gas gives you discomfort but that shooting pain you get on your left shoulder is different. I would see stars. Check out the thread " shoulder pain- revealed " the comments on there will clarify better.

I had the same pain and I have a high tolerance usually but if I would bend forward I thought I would pass out.

I asked my dr at my post op appt and he explained it to me. He also prescribed gel cap Advil. Call yours and ask.

Heating pads help too!

[vms1908 15]

Thanks for the replies. I called and left them a message. I dont get pain when I bend, its just anytime in any position. Really feels like I need to burp, but I cant burp. Will see what he says. I have high tolerance for pain too, but this really stops me in my tracks. Been using heating pad, and gas pills, but its still there.

[corona518 87]

I have a question, banded on Oct. 25th, no incision pain, no abdominal pain, I do however have horrible shoulder and left upper chest pain. It comes in waves, and is a sharp pain, usually double over. It doesnt matter if I am walking or laying or sitting, it just comes on. Saw Dr, he unfilled my band, but pain still there. Anyone else have this? Any suggestions?

definitely had that but it is totally normal as far as I understand. My doctor said it is from the gas they use in surgery and it will work out of you in about a week to 10 days. try to walk or move your arms when it hits.

[vms1908 15]

Dr ordered a CT scan on my way now

[georgeileen 23]

I'm Going to see my doctor tomorrow I have severe pain too and I think it's gas but it's all on my left side so good luck and keep us posted

[MiniMi 1,468]

Dr ordered a CT scan on my way now

Wow! Keep me posted. So for all those who are saying it's gas and normal, if it were normal there would have been no CT ordered. Shooting pain, seeing stars, is not a normal gas pain.

Hope all works out or you, I feel your pain...literally!

[FallonB 102]

Wow! Keep me posted. So for all those who are saying it's gas and normal' date=' if it were normal there would have been no CT ordered. Shooting pain, seeing stars, is not a normal gas pain.

Hope all works out or you, I feel your pain...literally![/quote']

They said my left side pain was normal.

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[destynee1 417]

Glad to hear that! feel better soon chica!