Questions asked post op

[cheryl2586 3,053]

If you are having pain, trouble drinking, eating or anything that is not normal for you or you feel is not normal call your doctors. I know it's easy to come here and ask what it could be or has anyone else experienced this however just because it was normal for them it may not be for you. I don't know why people are scared to call their doctors. Please people some of these things could be serious. You can't eat or drink could be swelling but maybe it is not. Pain could be the pain of the vegus nerve but not. Post op many things happen that could be a medical emergency. By the time you type a whole page here you could have called your doctor. Although I know you all like to get advice from people regarding how they felt is all well and good but call your doctor first. Then post what the out come was. I just can't see people taking their life and putting it in someone's hands that is not medically able to give you the correct information. Anything that happens after surgery could be something serious. Leg pain, chest pain any kind of pain except incision pain should be directed at your doctor. Do you know how many complications happen after surgery because people took it upon themselves to diagnose through google? Many and I see it every day. Take time to properly take care of yourself post op.

[lisacaron 5,075]

Right on Cheryl. My husband likes to tell me to stop playing Witch Doctor and call the real doctor! Usually it's because I have a cold or like now a stuffy nose! When it comes to my band and even my nose and these incessant allergies I call and/or go see the doctor.

Great advice!

[SillyAuntDi 1,610]

I called my doctor's office with questions. And I believe that should always be the first action we take. But...it is nice to come on here and see that other people may have the same symptoms. It calmed my nerves a few times...but, always call the doctor!

[Jim1967 3,569]

Words of wisdom!! This one is a sticky. Thanks Cheryl.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

Yes I know it's a sticky Jim lol but I am only speaking from experience of seeing post op patients have serious issues and wait until it is too late to get treatment. Some take lapband surgery as just a little every day operate on my toe kind of thing but don't realize that it is a serious operation. Anything can happen post op. You have surgery and most are sent home the same day. They are given instructions but if you don't come home from the hospital knowing what you are supposed to eat then surely you wont understand what is happening to you is not good.

[Jim1967 3,569]

Yes I know it's a sticky Jim lol but I am only speaking from experience of seeing post op patients have serious issues and wait until it is too late to get treatment. Some take lapband surgery as just a little every day operate on my toe kind of thing but don't realize that it is a serious operation. Anything can happen post op. You have surgery and most are sent home the same day. They are given instructions but if you don't come home from the hospital knowing what you are supposed to eat then surely you wont understand what is happening to you is not good.

Sorry Cheryl, I meant sticky as in I pinned your thread to top of the forum because I think it is very important for others to see. We see so many come on here and ask the question of whether or not they should call their doctor. Call the Doctor first and then come ask for others opinions and experiences.

[bearman99 228]

Probably best advice ever for everyone regardless of surgery chosen.

Thank you