Banded!

[stephanie0456 38]

So I just got home, I'm officially banded and in PAIN!i honestly didnt think it was going to be this bad...and I'm thirsty and hungry I just want a ice cold sugar free Italian ice! And my Doberman who sleeps in bed with me is crying at my bedroom door, because she can't sleep with me, I feel so bad... Please tell me this gets better!

[taylor1989 131]

It gets better. Maybe not tomorrow but the day after for sure. The first few days are the worst.

My Bullmastiffs both freaked out because I didn't let them in the room and they couldn't sit on the couch on me.

Take your pain meds every few hours and good luck. Make sure to walk as much as possible

[stephanie0456 38]

Thanks Taylor.... Ya I just don't want to rip anything open and getting up and down hurts! I have 2 dobies my girl who sleeps with me is 95 lbs but she's a big baby I just want to snuggle with her!

[Mrs.Bales 31]

Hi there - I was banded last Friday - take your pain meds. Yes it hurt for the first 24 to 36 hours and then went to discomfort for a few days. I stopped the meds Monday night and I had trouble taking deep breaths for 4 days and felt sick to my stomach for a couple. Today six days out I can say I feel normal.

YES it gets better! Hang in there and remember all the reasons why you got banded, overcoming the pain and discomfort of being overweight has been worth a couple of days of pain (for me).

[taylor1989 131]

Thanks Taylor.... Ya I just don't want to rip anything open and getting up and down hurts! I have 2 dobies my girl who sleeps with me is 95 lbs but she's a big baby I just want to snuggle with her!

Getting up and down was the worst! That and gas pains.

I have a 5 month old that jumps and year and 4 month old that holds true to his name and will bulldoze (dozer) you lol. If give it a few days before sleeping with the pups..

[stept04 465]

You will be OK Stephanie. I on day 3 from my surgery and it has gotten a little better so yours should too. Luckily my babies are only 10 pounds, but I still don't let them jump in my lap, I'm afraid they'll hit my stomach. But yes getting up and down is the worse especially getting up and down from the toilet. Good luck girl

Stephanie

[jmd1223 40]

I agree with everything said above. It does get better. I had my surgery on 12/18/12 and did a half marathon on 1/20/13. So, as you can see it is short lived. Time to get healthy!

[stephanie0456 38]

Thanks everyone, stef how are you doing?

[stept04 465]

I'm doing OK except for getting up and down. And I feel so full and bloated when I drink anything. How about you? I'm worried I'll stretch my pouch, can you do that on liquids?

~~~Stephanie

[skennedy4280 8]

Stay positive Taylor! I got home about noon. Little bit of pain here too. Take care!!!

[skennedy4280 8]

Hope everyone is feeling better!!!! Have a great night

[stephanie0456 38]

I've been sipping, but don't feel full at all.... Is that weird? I'm actually hungry