shondelrobert 12 Posted February 4, 2014 I just got the lapband today.In a lot of pain but I am exited. 2 pinkylaty and Cat225 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kramsay1980 14 Posted February 4, 2014 Good for you, I was banded on the 29th. Are you still in the hospital? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarmenLeAn 99 Posted February 4, 2014 Good luck. My pain didn't last that long. Hopefully it's the same for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shondelrobert 12 Posted February 4, 2014 Good for you, I was banded on the 29th. Are you still in the hospital? Yea will go home today. Thanks for the congratulations. 1 kramsay1980 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat225 93 Posted February 4, 2014 Congrats to you! I was banded on 1/30. The first night was pretty brutal for me painwise, but it got better over the next day or so. You're lucky to be in the hospital. They sent me home that afternoon with painkillers that were as good as regular strength Tylenol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkylaty 42 Posted February 4, 2014 Good Luck and please stay in the hospital overnite.That made a big difference to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lthueme 66 Posted February 4, 2014 Congratulations and welcome to the world of the banded! I had mine done on Dec 9 and I absolutely love it! I have learned to control much better what I eat. The first few days are rough as everyone has said. But take your tylenol every 4 hours for the first couple of days, walk when you can and sip, sip, sip. I was given a prescription of Hydrocondone and I pretty much only took that at night before bed and maybe once more during the day. The rest of the time I took tylenol. Having some GasX helps too with the excess gas but walking helps to loosen it up and get rid of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkylaty 42 Posted February 4, 2014 Hi lori , Thank you for your reply.What ind of tylenol are you taking ,my doctor gave m panadol Syrup and i dont think its very effective Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lthueme 66 Posted February 4, 2014 My doctor had given me a prescription for Hydrocodone which I think is a combination of Vicodin and Tylenol. I alternated between that and liquid Tylenol for the first couple of days, then just Tylenol after that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandista 7,466 Posted February 4, 2014 Yippee, congratulations! The walking helped me the most -- every time I had to get up to pee (which was often), I'd slip on my sandals and a robe and go up and down the corridor. I think it really helped kick off the instinctual healing. And I was just so happy to finally be banded that the actual pain didn't bother me much. The discomfort was purposeful or something like that. I had an Ibuprofen drip at the hospital then at home managed on liquid Tylenol. I had a prescription for narcotics filled but didn't need that -- it's something I avoid as I don't like the side effects (constipation, blues, that out of it feeling, etc.). Enjoyed Popsicles so much during this time! Sending you the very best -- all these newly banded people. You are in good company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertpixie 76 Posted February 4, 2014 Good luck Shondel! You're in good hands on this forum. Everyone is lovely and full of great advice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shondelrobert 12 Posted February 4, 2014 Good luck Shondel! You're in good hands on this forum. Everyone is lovely and full of great advice! Thanks, will be discharged in an hour.So ready to start my new life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alicesandra 98 Posted February 4, 2014 Congrats on the surgery~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkylaty 42 Posted February 5, 2014 Its my 3rd day post op ,I am still sipping on Water and apple juice .Can we have popsicles or Soup now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lthueme 66 Posted February 5, 2014 Your doctor or clinic should have given you a meal guide for the next few weeks. But generally you should stay on Clear Liquids for the first week post op. The would include popsicles and broth. Any Soup would need to be strained so you only have the broth. I could also have thinned greek yogurt, add milk to make it thin enough to pour. 1 pinkylaty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
