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[Judeabooo 17]

Hello:)

I have no idea how I function by only eating 210 calories a day???? I have way more energy than my body wants to have right now does anyone else have this too? Its so awesome!

[Cheryl Barfoot 69]

isn't it great!!!!

[Kerrie-Ann 34]

I'm 4 weeks post op with continued piercing/burning left side pain =[

I'm trying to work through it/stretch but I'm so ready to be pain free and full of energy. I had to quit smoking 6 weeks ago as my surgeon refuses to do surgery on a smoker....given that, I should feel awesome.....soon...right?

[Cheryl Barfoot 69]

i had that awful pain until i moved my furniture around and later that night when i rolled over i heard a pop and i haven't had any pain at all. i'm assuming it was the staple that popped loose.

[jess929 41]

I'm 4 weeks post op with continued piercing/burning left side pain =[

I'm trying to work through it/stretch but I'm so ready to be pain free and full of energy. I had to quit smoking 6 weeks ago as my surgeon refuses to do surgery on a smoker....given that' date= I should feel awesome.....soon...right?[/quote]

Sorry your in alot of pain :/ have u seen your doc to see what's goin on? Is it pain at an incision site? I ask becuz I had the same awful pain and had a wound infection!! Hope u feel better soon

[rpil003 101]

I had a sharp stabbing pain on the left side, my dr said its completely normal and even showed me the huge tool that was inserted thru the incision so it made sense, mine stopped hurting at about 5 weeks post op, but didn't start til about 2.5 weeks post op. pain meds helped so much! Dont be scared to use them if u need them.

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[Kerrie-Ann 34]

I had a sharp stabbing pain on the left side' date=' my dr said its completely normal and even showed me the huge tool that was inserted thru the incision so it made sense, mine stopped hurting at about 5 weeks post op, but didn't start til about 2.5 weeks post op. pain meds helped so much! Dont be scared to use them if u need them.

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I saw my surgeon 2 weeks ago and see him again in 2 days. After describing my pain to him he told me that when doing my conversion, lap-band to RNY, I had not only a considerable amount of scar tissue, but my band had slipped a lot and I had a very involved hernia. He then explained given all that I had done the pain is to be expected. The most annoying part is that I feel like when I'm walking that I need to press on the spot and like hold it...I know sounds odd, but it's the only way I'm comfortable.

[Kerrie-Ann 34]

Further, my incisions are all healed and look great!

I don't have any problem at all taking the pain meds, in fact there are times when I've no choice to take them around the clock. Ive had a lot of surgeries, including 2 c-sections, a Tummy Tuck and breast lift...plus the lap band placement and laparoscopic gallbladder removal. This is a different pain, sharp and like a hot knife is being stuck into my middle/left. It went away last Friday, I was relieved when I got out of bed that it was gone, but them this morning, only 3 days later, it's back and just as bad.

Oh well, I'm sure it will subside as the person above said (sorry forgot name), but I'm seeing my surgeon in 2 days.

Thank you for you kind replys and words of help and support...very appreciated.

Kerrie-Ann

[rpil003 101]

I saw my surgeon 2 weeks ago and see him again in 2 days. After describing my pain to him he told me that when doing my conversion' date=' lap-band to RNY, I had not only a considerable amount of scar tissue, but my band had slipped a lot and I had a very involved hernia. He then explained given all that I had done the pain is to be expected. The most annoying part is that I feel like when I'm walking that I need to press on the spot and like hold it...I know sounds odd, but it's the only way I'm comfortable.[/quote']

Oh I know exactly what u mean by pressing on it making it feel better, that's the only thing that kept me moving. Lol hope all is well for u

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[Kerrie-Ann 34]

Oh I know exactly what u mean by pressing on it making it feel better' date=' that's the only thing that kept me moving. Lol hope all is well for u

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Ahhhh rpil003, what a relief that you know how I feel. Thanks!

[luvlife 43]

Have u tried the stomach brace? I was sent home with one, maybe that will help?

surgeversary 7/24/12, highest weight 267, surgery weight 262, current weight 216

[Kerrie-Ann 34]

Have u tried the stomach brace? I was sent home with one' date=' maybe that will help?

surgeversary 7/24/12, highest weight 267, surgery weight 262, current weight 216[/quote']

A what luvlife? Never heard of one....can you be more descriptive? Please?

[luvlife 43]

Mine was white and it was a little over a foot tall and it wrapped around my stomach and velcroed tight. Kinda like it was holding my insides together.

surgeversary 7/24/12, highest weight 267, surgery weight 262, current weight 216

[luvlife 43]

I should clarify. A little over a foot tall and 4 ft long. It was like a wrap for the stomach.

surgeversary 7/24/12, highest weight 267, surgery weight 262, current weight 216

[Kerrie-Ann 34]

Ok...thanks, I actually think I have something that would help.