4 days post op band. So many questions

[judy1122 1]

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[marimari15 9]

I'm at the start of day 4 post op & down 9 lbs. feeling extremely full after just a couple of sips of anything or even a couple of tastes of Jello. Popsicles go down easiest but I can't even have half. I also have the pain behind my left breast which I'm sure is trapped gas.

[Faith-ster 35]

This is day 4 post op for me as well. I still have gas pain in my chest and shoulder but it eases up every day. I feel like if I could burp one time really big it would go away..lol..sad thing is I dont know how! My nurse from surgery just called to check on me though and said the gas would go away on its on even if i cant "get it out" lol. Prolly in the next day or two. I also have no appetite. which is nice during this part when I cant really have anything good anyway. I am having a hard time even wanting my protien shakes because they are nasty even when your hungry and without being hungry I sure dont want them. I know they are important though so a friend mentioned just sipping and putting back in the fridge and sipping as the day goes on... gonna try that. I also do the greek yogurt which has a good amount of Protein. Good luck to you all I am 5lbs down from day of surgery weight and 14lbs from my highest.

[BeachBish 123]

# days post op and I am 5# heavier! WT.....??? I am guessing it's gas still trapped in and not moving. Even though I am walking a lot and getting up and moving around. I am on all Clear Liquids right now and can add Protein Drinks tomorrow! YIPPIE!!!!

[carriet 12]

Banded last Thursday and I am not feeling so great!;( the shoulder pain went away quick, thank you Jesus!! but the bloating is horrible! I am walking circles around my house but it's not getting better. Trying to limit the pain meds because they make me sick, but the gas hurts! Sipping Soups , maybe 3-4 oz, 2 or 3 times a day, and Water. But I can't choke down much water at all. I am mixing visalus powder with the Soup for Protein. Started my period the day after surgery , so got that cramping as well! Boo!! I tell ya, I know it's just gonna suck for awhile, but this is lame!! Anyone feeling me?? Lol! Praying for relief!! I know it will happen, but not soon enough for me!

[LessLee 119]

I was banded Friday + hernia repair, and I am very sore in the port area when I get up or down, plus very bloated and have chest pressure. Hurts to yawn too big.

I know we will look back on these days like they were nothing someday. Hang in there. It is all worth it. Stay positive.

I haven't weighed myself.

[BeachBish 123]

Wow!! How ironic we both had hernia repair???? How's your day so far today? Are you still on pain meds?

[deleteme 176]

I was banded Thursday (6/20) with a hernia repair. Days 1 and 2 were bad for me! Day 3 was when it started to turn around. I gained 6 lbs day of surgery due to fluids - eek! I was at 225 when I got home from surgery and now I am at 210.5.

I stopped taking the pain meds Friday as they didn't help with the gas pain or port pain I was experiencing. I also stopped nausea meds Saturday.

I had my moments of "WTF did I do?" But they resolved rather quickly once most of my pain subsided. Thank goodness!

Yesterday I drove my eldest son to his cousin's house, picked up a few hours later, and then took all three to swim lessons. I was exhausted, but it felt good to be "normal" again.

Keep trudging along, it will get better! Get up and walk, walk, walk! Good luck!!

[LessLee 119]

Yeah, apparently hernias are common. That would explain my heartburn.

I mostly stopped with the pain meds, but still take the ketorolac for swelling as I find it bad when I get up in the morning. It feels like I am being stangled on the inside.

Today is noticeably better than yesterday and my hunger is back (being still on clear fluids).

We gotta hang tough through this part. It will be worth the pain. (hugs)

Wow!! How ironic we both had hernia repair???? How's your day so far today? Are you still on pain meds?

[LeeB1946 261]

It gets better. Walk as far as you can. I live in a narrow mobile home and walked the hallway for the first day. Then outside about the length of the trailer. Tried for the mail box on day 2 but up hill too much walked home. Got in car and drive less than 2 blocks to mail box. Walked about half block several times on day three and then was able to make it to mail box. Took about 1 to 2 weeks until gas totally gone though. Sounds like you are doing normal and keep up the good work.

[carriet 12]

Oh man, day 5 and the shoulder pain came back with a vengeance!! Had to take the pain meds, and i was trying to get down to taking it once a day. On my second dose of milk of mag and ...nothing! Which is why I am trying to limit the Vicodin . Ugh!! I was prescribed Prilosec that I just started taking today, figuring I should have been taking it everyday, but I have never had heartburn or anything so I didn't really know what the pain was. I feel much better after taking it though. Powering through!!!!

[deleteme 176]

My shoulder pain is back today too! Ouch!

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[Onthedkline 1]

I was banded yesterday and my pain was around a 6 .. But now I'm home and its like a 8!! I have so much gas hanging around I just can't get comfortable!! I've tried walking and it's just so uncomfortable to breathe.. Each time I get out of bed I have to hold my tummy .. It feels like its just going to open up and fall out!! Lol .. Fluids are just making me bloated and make me feel worse so I haven't had a lot today .. Will get hubby to get some panadol or something on his way home so I can at least get some sleep .. I'm hoping it gets better quickly!!

[Joy332 25]

I was banded on Monday, June 24th and I am still having bad pain. I believe most of it is gas pain, but whatever it is, it is awful. The gas bubbles seem to be in my incision area and shoulders. Due to the pain, I cannot get into or out of a chair without help from a family member. Also, the pain is keeping me from breathing very deeply as it feels like I am being stabbed with each breath. I am taking the pain meds but it doesn't help the gas pain. I also have cotton mouth though sipping Water all day long. Ugh. Does all this sound normal?

[Joy332 25]

BTW, I also had a hernia repair during the surgery. I too have most pain on left side, just below my left breast and I too have to hold a small pillow against my incisions on the left side.