Banded 9/11/06

[drcollier 0]

Hi. I was just banded one week ago, and I think I am doing OK. Not sure. I do have a few questions that maybe some of the verterans can help me with. I was banded on 9/11/06. When will I feel back to normal? Right now the site where I think the port is is pretty sore when I move. And my insides feel as if they are mildly spasming (or grabbing or clenching). It's pretty annoying. If I had to describe the feeling it is like I feel when I am stressed or afraid; or maybe a bit like an upset stomach. And when I drink liquids, (which is all the time for the next week or so), I can feel an uncomfortable quivering inside. I am not in a lot of pain, but I am experiencing some uncomfortable sensations.

Does any of this make sense to anyone out there?

[drcollier 0]

I think one problem I am having is that I am forgetting to take my pain medication. I am not accustomed to taking anything, but I realize when I do, I feel much better. Duh. But please, if any of you have any words of advice, I'd sure appreciate it. It's all so new. This is the first surgery I have ever had. My surgeon, Dr Selim was just great.

Anyway, for the most part I am not having any trouble with the 2 weeks of liquid. During weeks 3 and 4 I will be eating "soft mechanical" foods.

I am a 51 year old female. I am single, self employed and am also a moonlighting musician (from time to time).

I look forward to getting to know you all better. Many of you I feel like I know already as I have been reading the various threads for a couple of months.

That said, I am so happy that I have finally gotten the lap band all in place. Mobility and cuteness, here I come!

Fran

[sallyjo 0]

Fran. Welcome to lapband. You will love your band. Sounds like you are having gas pains. Walk all you can even if just around the house. I never had any pain meds but never went to bed either except at bed time. Walked inside and outside and it really helped my healing. Used gas x strips and extra strength malox. On my second fill and 20 pounds from goal. Good luck to you.

[drcollier 0]

Thank you for your reply. Now that you mention it, I am certain that it is gas pains I am experiencing. And I can remember back to the few days that i took a walk, and how remarkably better I felt afterward. You are a godsend. I am looking forward to what lies ahead with this lap band.

Thank you so much.

[nightingale2u 42]

COngrats on veing banded! I had a similar experience after surgery and my surgeon explained that he placed stitches in the muscle to hold the port in place and that some patients experience mild to severe muscle spasms. Pain medication really did not help but the muscle relaxant that he ordered made a world of difference. Good luck!

[drcollier 0]

COngrats on veing banded! I had a similar experience after surgery and my surgeon explained that he placed stitches in the muscle to hold the port in place and that some patients experience mild to severe muscle spasms. Pain medication really did not help but the muscle relaxant that he ordered made a world of difference. Good luck!

Thank you so much. I am getting muscle relaxers and that should help that feeling/sensation aroound the port. So far the other suggestions have helped too. I am really excited about all this.