Lap band today!

[TimeforTanya 30]

It's finally here. I'm currently getting registered for it and I'm so excited. So many thoughts going through my mind. Don't knw wether to laugh or cry. Can't wait!!!!! Biggest fear=pain

[Colleen C 169]

You are going to do fine! I am on day 3 post op and all is good. I am happy for you!

[TimeforTanya 30]

You are going to do fine! I am on day 3 post op and all is good. I am happy for you!

Thanks Colleen! How was the pain and gas afterwards?

[Colleen C 169]

I have not had any gas pains, the surgery did flare up my fibromyalgia but the pain meds for that I had at home got that under control. Beside the tenderness and soreness around the site I am fine. I got up a lot and walked around my house even in the middle of the night the first night because I would get really stiff otherwise and continued walking around a little but often.

My hubby had surgery same day and has not taken any pain meds and he didn't take any pain meds since we have been home.

[NolansNana 210]

Congrats Colleen! Glad to know that you are well. My surgery is Thursday and I'm getting nervous!

[NolansNana 210]

Momma2vincent, when is your surgery? I'm excited too. I've been waiting for what seems like forever.

[The Icy One 518]

It's finally here. I'm currently getting registered for it and I'm so excited. So many thoughts going through my mind. Don't knw wether to laugh or cry. Can't wait!!!!! Biggest fear=pain

Everyone is different, of course but really... It's not bad, at all. I didn't have any real "pain" after my Lap Band surgery. Some discomfort but I wasn't in what I would describe as pain. I never even touched my prescription pain meds. Didn't need them. I was able to get around easily, with a little care get in and out of my recliner, sleep comfortably... Use the bathroom. I even did simple little chores around my house. I had no gas pain. I did have some rather deep discomfort in my left shoulder because of my hernia repair. A heating pad and some liquid children's Motrin helped knock that down.

Walking and moving, not letting myself get too stiffened up helped me stay most comfortable. I found that if I got lazy and didn't get up, walk and move around, I hurt. Movement, activity was the best medicine for me, during my recovery. My biggest "ouchie" was my port site. I was reminded, rather sharply of it's presence when I forgot myself and moved without care. Once I got the hang of remembering to support my tummy and how to bend and twist in ways that didn't piss it off, I was fine.

Don't be afraid of the post surgical feels. It's really not that bad.

[NolansNana 210]

Did you where a tummy band?

[NolansNana 210]

Wear rather lol.

[The Icy One 518]

Did you where a tummy band?

Nope. I Just got a feel for where Mr. Porty was and learned to support my tummy when straightening, (I would get a sharp pain when straightening up, if I didn't hold under my gut) and move just right, side to side until the site where my port is stitched in healed and settled down. Took about three weeks or a month or so.

I suppose that you could wear a tummy support band, if you wanted to. I just didn't feel the need for one. Once I got the hang of how to support my gut when I needed to, I was just fine. But everyone is a little different and needs to do what works for them.

[NolansNana 210]

I was hoping the port would be in my belly but my surgeons putting it in my chest.

[TimeforTanya 30]

Finally out of surgery. My mouth taste horrible

Lol and a sore throat but other than tht only a little pain thanks to the dilaudid! So happy I did this. A little annoyed the anesthesiologist was telling me she would See me next year to get the band removed cuz it's not successful. I kindly told her I'm only interested in my doctors opinion. Geez the nerve of some ppl.

[NolansNana 210]

Wow! That's messed up. I'm glad that you are doing well! Don't let comments like that get you down!

[Bandista 7,466]

Best wishes to you! I was banded last November and did not use pain medication either. I had the prescription filled just in case but didn't need to go there. I had a heating pad that I think helped, and a few days in when the port site hurt a bit I used an ice pack and that did wonders. Like Icy One says above, the walking is the best thing to do -- I'm sure that is what kicked my body into healing mode and kept me out of pain for the healing process. If you do take pain medication be sure to address the potential Constipation issue -- can talk to your doctor about that. That's another kind of discomfort and one to avoid! Good luck with all -- getting this band is the best thing I have done for myself and I am so happy with it.

[The Icy One 518]

Finally out of surgery. My mouth taste horrible

Lol and a sore throat but other than tht only a little pain thanks to the dilaudid! So happy I did this. A little annoyed the anesthesiologist was telling me she would See me next year to get the band removed cuz it's not successful. I kindly told her I'm only interested in my doctors opinion. Geez the nerve of some ppl.

Wow. The nerve on that woman! Even if she doesn't believe in the band, it isn't her job so say things like that to her patients. How unprofessional can she get?

Anyway, congrats on your successful surgery and cheers to a swift and uneventful recovery and a happy and successful banded life to come!