Would love some buddies

[Lori123 170]

Hi' date=' thanks for asking. My surgery got postponed 10 days because my wife got banded on the 10th and her recovery was a little slower than we anticipated (very sore and very nauseous. The nausea passed after two days). She's doing great now, 2 weeks post op and the two weeks of the liquid diet and she's down almost 30 pounds and feels better than she has in years. She's on this board but never gets a chance to come on.

I am going this wednesday and I'm a little nervous. But nothing is stopping me at this point. Will definitely give an update after.[/quote']

That's great news Mike. I have to say I was very surprised at the lack if pain with this surgery. I was expecting more. I had a small hiatal hernia that was repaired also and my surgeon told me to expect left shoulder pain but I didn't have any. The Gas x strips are a must- they will be your savior! I think I took two or three Percocet and that was it. I work where the lap bands are done at my hospital and I had a great anesthesiologist and surgeon. No nausea for me, but I believe alot of that is tied to anesthesia effects. Good luck to you in surgery day and keep us posted of you and your wife's progress!

[LessLee 119]

Good luck Mike!

Lori, I am a little worse off for day 2. I am very sore in the port area when I get up or down. I hope it passes soon.

[Lori123 170]

Good luck Mike!

Lori' date=' I am a little worse off for day 2. I am very sore in the port area when I get up or down. I hope it passes soon.[/quote']

I've always been taught poD #4 can be your worst as far as any surgery. It will pass, take your pain meds as prescribed when you need them but mostly rest rest rest!

[alic4galaxy 1]

Hi Alic4galaxy and Lori123. Nice to meet you. Would love to chat.

I just got banded yesterday.

How are you feeling today?

[LessLee 119]

A little better since I had a nap and then a popsicle.

How are you feeling today?

[Lori123 170]

How are you doing today LMB?

[LessLee 119]

Thanks for asking. I am better this evening than I was this morning. I am a bit weak and my calf muscles hurt if I stand too long. I slipped getting in the shower and landed on my knee, which is now swollen and turning purple. I have a lot of pressure in my chest and very bloated.

How are you?

Oh I changed my display name.

[roobearb 5]

Hi everyone I was banded aug 29 2012 I am down about 90 lbs. over all. I have recently stop eating correctly ( which is key to this) and have hit a Plato. I think some days are easier then others for sure. I think it's great that you guys have chosen to take control of your lives back from the fat. I am here if you want to chat or need help or anything. I have started reading all the post here and I think I will start walking again tomarrow.

Monica

[Joy332 25]

I was banded last Monday the 24th. I am still having pretty bad pain mostly from trapped gas. I also had a hernia repair. I get stabbing pain in my left abdomen when I take a deep breath. I really am getting tired of this level of pain! Doing all the steps to help the gas dissipate (Gas X, walking, and using heating pad), but still really struggling. I hope this eases soon. Did not help that I had a weird reaction to my liquid Multivitamin that required an ER visit yesterday. Turned out the multivitamin had excessive niacin that made me flush bright red in the face, neck, and chest--so not an allergic reaction.

[LessLee 119]

Hi Monica, I am new at this, but happy to chat and offer support and encouragement.

Hi everyone I was banded aug 29 2012 I am down about 90 lbs. over all. I have recently stop eating correctly ( which is key to this) and have hit a Plato. I think some days are easier then others for sure. I think it's great that you guys have chosen to take control of your lives back from the fat. I am here if you want to chat or need help or anything. I have started reading all the post here and I think I will start walking again tomarrow.

Monica

[LessLee 119]

Hi Joy, I was banded on the 21st. I promise it gets better. I felt pretty crappy days 2-4 post-op. Since then, each day has been better and better.

Ouch! I did that once. I had bought some niacin because I read it helped with cholesterol. Well, I started flushing and it burned, I looked like my whole body had a sunburn! I was scared and took myself to the ER.

I was banded last Monday the 24th. I am still having pretty bad pain mostly from trapped gas. I also had a hernia repair. I get stabbing pain in my left abdomen when I take a deep breath. I really am getting tired of this level of pain! Doing all the steps to help the gas dissipate (Gas X, walking, and using heating pad), but still really struggling. I hope this eases soon. Did not help that I had a weird reaction to my liquid Multivitamin that required an ER visit yesterday. Turned out the multivitamin had excessive niacin that made me flush bright red in the face, neck, and chest--so not an allergic reaction.

[mom2dle 7]

Hi folks, banded this past Tuesday the 25th of June and living this board. Looking forward to chatting with you.

[1040girl 7]

Hi' date=' thanks for asking. My surgery got postponed 10 days because my wife got banded on the 10th and her recovery was a little slower than we anticipated (very sore and very nauseous. The nausea passed after two days). She's doing great now, 2 weeks post op and the two weeks of the liquid diet and she's down almost 30 pounds and feels better than she has in years. She's on this board but never gets a chance to come on.

I am going this wednesday and I'm a little nervous. But nothing is stopping me at this point. Will definitely give an update after.[/quote']

Good luck. You will do great! My post op was easy but weight loss was slow for me. Always couple pounds here and there. Your wife seems to be doing very well. Nice to have a built in dirt partner.

[LessLee 119]

Hi mom2dle, how are you feeling?

[mom2dle 7]

Sorry I am just getting to this and thanks for Asking. I'm feeling great. I'm on regular good now as of Monday, and I've lost 23lbs total. So far so good. How about you?