Banded on 7/23

[christy40 3]

I am right out of being banded on Tuesday, 7/23. I have had a really tough time. I was in surgery much longer than planned, a little over 3 hours. He ran into some problems with my surgery. He thought he was going to have to cut me open, but thank God he didn't have too. I was sent home that night, and must admit yesterday was a horrible day. There was a few times I thought, omg what have I done to myself. Last night was a little better than the night before as in pain and sleep. Today, the morning started off rough but as the day went on I have felt like I am starting to slowly improve. I wasn't able to get anything down yesterday but ice chips and some popsicles. Today I have been able to eat a small amount of greek yogurt and very small amount of potato Soup. I have a lot of bruising, but sure thats where they had such a tough time. I am praying that tomorrow will bring me a better day. I am kinda surprised by this, as normally I tolerate pain pretty well.. but this one has kicked my butt. Any suggestions on how long before I hopefully start bouncing back some..

[dragonflylvr21 161]

Hello! I was banded yesterday the 24th! I have been on Clear Liquids for two days! Tomorrow I am allowed Protein shakes.. Jello.. Creamy chicken soup... Cranberry juice .. Crystal light and Water of course! It's interesting that you had some problems with surgery and they are allowing you Greek yogurt and potato Soup so soon! I have a liquid diet for two weeks and then start on mushies for two weeks! After that I can eat a regular band diet! What kind of food are you allowed?

[deh1031 5]

I was banded yesterday 7/24. Came home last night around 9pm. I feel like a truck drove over my midsection. I am Also wondering how long it takes for this pain to go away.

[mrsbuc 9]

Banded on7/22 and the 1st couple of days I thought wow what did I do to myself but, day four and I feel pretty good! Go for walks to move the gas don't just sit around and keep sipping your Water you need to flush your system!! Good Luck!!! It gets better!!!!

[christy40 3]

I was on a liquid/full liquid the last two weeks, and like you to be on that for two more weeks then puréed. They told me I could have all the sugar free liquids, Water, protein shakes, cream of wheat, oatmeal (very thinned down with water), yogurt, creamed Soups ( very thinned) My mother made me some of her Soup but it was strained and very thin. I was only able to eat a few small bites.

[christy40 3]

I haven't been able to do much but take liquids and ice chips

[SolracSpree 133]

I had a hard time in surgery as well and I pain was much harder than most. I was on pain meds for 10 days and it was about day 9 when I probably could have stopped. Most people only need pain meds 2-5 days. Hopefully that will include you! Trust me I know how much the pain suck, spent many a nights crying myself to sleep and just wanting the band out of my body. Needless to say I am on week 5 and not so depressed anymore

[dragonflylvr21 161]

Surgery day seemed to go well ... But I am struggling today with nausea and I can't get my

Pain killers in the pills kill me! Hoping tomorrow is better!

[cherrypicker52 0]

I am so sorry your having such pain. I was banded on 7/18 and know what your talking about, I was miserable. My pain finally started getting better by Tues. and today I have had very little pain. Keep taking care of yourself and in a week you should be back to normal or at least close to it.

[Rosianna 14]

I've been wondering what to expect in terms of pain after my surgery. Family member had band and had severe pain first week, have friend who was back to work in 3 days. Everyone's experience different I guess.

[christy40 3]

Rosianna, yesterday was by far the worse pain. That's one day out of surgery. This morning was very rough and up in the day, but tonight I'm starting to feel some improvement, slowly but surely. Tomorrow will be day 3 post op, so praying tomorrow will be better, but no way could I go back to work right now.

[Rosianna 14]

Sorry you're having so much pain but glad to know you're feeling a bit better tonight. It's beneficial to me to hear others' post op experiences so that 'm informed for my own surgery.

[Mcrutchky 30]

I was banded on 7/23 and today isthe first day I feel good and have energy. Make sure you are getting Protein and Water. Dehydration can amke things worse. Protein willhelpwith the energy.

[mlava1018 2]

Congrats on the band! I was also banded in the morning of the 23rd...The last few days I have improved significantly...Last night was the first night I got a full nights sleep without tossing and turning. My port site and incision sites are starting to bruise and feel itchy but I feel that much better. My only problem is with the liquid percocet..It was prescribed for my pain management but I havent had a stomach to get it down..he opted to let me take tylenol pills instead and so far, that with the zofran has made everything tolerable! I hope you get better

[Tamsboyd 40]

I too was banded on the 23rd and today ( day4 ) is the first day I have felt more like myself! My kids even drove me to get a pedicure! Keep yourself hydrated and take the pain meds. I'm only allowed 2 ozs Protein Shake every hour and then clear liquids the rest of the time. SF Jello and peach tea crystal light have been my saving graces!