Any bandings in April???

[tdh78 8]

I think I've been lucky, my pain was very tolerable, gas was only bad on day 3 and i was able to drink and take my food very well. My only issue is that one incision where my port is. I'm sorry that you have had pain. Hang in there. :-). I still get these weird tugs now and then but overall my pain is very manageable. I hope that after my first fill I continue to feel well.

Me as well I was banded 4/26 only had to use my pain med 1 time for the first 2 days. Been able to walk and get around just fine. Been able to eat and drink just fine also only time I feel some discomfort is when I would turn on my side to sleep or move a certain way walking but other than that I have been ok. I still get this tightness in my stomach. I hope you all that are having pains feel better hang in there from what i have read it will get better.

[ADJL 685]

I think I've kinda experienced this but I always stop myself. It's like I have to burp but feels like I'm going to vomit so I stop myself and its hurts like heck! I just walk and move around and then I can burp somewhat normally then it stops? Not sure if that's what u mean but either way its not fun... Are u eating ok? I had surgery the 24th as well

I actually started to feel sick around 2pm yesterday so no...i havent been eating hardly at all...maybe 1/4 cup of Protein shake...I'll be getting GasX today to see if that helps. I dry heaved for 4hours last night...finally it stopped around midnight. I can't stop the heaves...I tried, but they are coming up regardless. I'm going to call doc today too. I feel great this morning, but anything I can do to prevent a night like last night again I'll do!

[BandtoSleevechick 171]

Oh no! I hope you guys start feeling better. I was banded on the 24th and had the most horrible neck n shoulder pain from the gas,,, i did sip a couple sips of warm ginger ale..i burped walked and it seemed to go away by Saturday.. i also used a heating pad... maybe a peppermint or spearmint tea would help as that aids digestion? I hope you guys feel better!

[BandtoSleevechick 171]

I was banded 4/24 and I have to say I expected less pain. I also had to have my gallbladder out at the same time so maybe that's y? I don't know where my port is but one particular incision is giving me heck and not sure if that's where they had to dig the GB out of or what (GB had lots of scar tissue apparently). It hurts like heck when I bend or move on one side and the incision is constantly talking to me lol. Anyone else had their GB removed also or prior to banding?

I had my GB removed back in 03.. and i feel like my port is on the left and that is what hurts the most... i dont remember much pain with the GB as i was driving a few days after .. if the pain persists i would call the doctor .. how does the site look.. is it draining or anything?

[Mizz_Megan 40]

I had my GB removed back in 03.. and i feel like my port is on the left and that is what hurts the most... i dont remember much pain with the GB as i was driving a few days after .. if the pain persists i would call the doctor .. how does the site look.. is it draining or anything?

No, all the incision sites are healing fine and no drainage. The surgeon said I had a lot of scar tissue and it took longer than usual to get the GB out so maybe that's y it's more painful. I also did way too much yesterday. I picked up all the laundry in the house and washed, dried and folded, walked the dog and cleaned up around the house a bit. That doesn't seem like much but it took me forever and it was tooooo much bending! So I paid for it last night! Anyways, everyday it's getting better so that's all that matters

[Mizz_Megan 40]

I actually started to feel sick around 2pm yesterday so no...i havent been eating hardly at all...maybe 1/4 cup of Protein shake...I'll be getting GasX today to see if that helps. I dry heaved for 4hours last night...finally it stopped around midnight. I can't stop the heaves...I tried' date=' but they are coming up regardless. I'm going to call doc today too. I feel great this morning, but anything I can do to prevent a night like last night again I'll do![/quote']

Yeah call the dr that doesn't sound fun or safe. Keep us posted!

[crafty_lady1971 17]

I had the dry heaves yesterday, but my Dr prescribed promethazine for nausea and vomiting, so I took one of those and ate a popsicle. I felt better in about an hour.

[BandtoSleevechick 171]

No, all the incision sites are healing fine and no drainage. The surgeon said I had a lot of scar tissue and it took longer than usual to get the GB out so maybe that's y it's more painful. I also did way too much yesterday. I picked up all the laundry in the house and washed, dried and folded, walked the dog and cleaned up around the house a bit. That doesn't seem like much but it took me forever and it was tooooo much bending! So I paid for it last night! Anyways, everyday it's getting better so that's all that matters

ahhh scar tissue .. sounds about right then... just go easy on the bending and if it gets worse let the dr know..how has your hair been? its been a worry of mine about hair loss... ofcourse i have always shed like crazy so a bit hard to tell as i keep an eye on it..

[victoriously 21]

Chest and shoulder pain so badly

Hi Mysa, This part sucks. A lot of people say the liquid diet is a right of passage, but I think the dang pain after the surgery should be. The best advice I can give you is what everyone else has told me. That is to walk, walk, walk, drink Water and stick to the diet your doctor gives you. This will go by so fast, it will be a memory. I pray a speedy recovery for you, in Jesus name. Amen.

[Mizz_Megan 40]

ahhh scar tissue .. sounds about right then... just go easy on the bending and if it gets worse let the dr know..how has your hair been? its been a worry of mine about hair loss... ofcourse i have always shed like crazy so a bit hard to tell as i keep an eye on it..

Well that's a worry for me too but so far no issues. My sister had the surgery done about 6 yrs ago and she said her hair did start falling out at one point but after a while things returned to normal. So, don't worry too much

[BandtoSleevechick 171]

I'm trying not to.. i have had some tell me they didn't loose any and then others say they have.. i guess it depends on the person..

[victoriously 21]

Finally starting to feel a little better. Seems like things have quieted down in here. I guess everyone is focusing on recovery or back up and feeling better. Which ever the case, I wish you all well.

[tdh78 8]

Hello everyone. I was banded 4/26 its been 7 days now and i havent lost any weight. Havent gained any either just stayed at the exact same weight. Is it normal to not have lost anything. I mean I am following the diet havent cheated or anything not even eating a lot.

[BandtoSleevechick 171]

I know my nutritionist and surgeon both said not to worry about weight loss your first month.. your body needs to heal. and i know my first week (4/24) i was still swollen and sore for surgery. And i still am as it has only been 10 days. Wish you the best

[tdh78 8]

I know my nutritionist and surgeon both said not to worry about weight loss your first month.. your body needs to heal. and i know my first week (4/24) i was still swollen and sore for surgery. And i still am as it has only been 10 days. Wish you the best

thank you all the best to you also