7 days Post-Op and finally feeling good!

[DanaKat 39]

It is amazing that after 7 days I actually feel good. Last night was the first night that I have slept the entire night comfortably!

I am a notorious side sleeper and have been able to sleep on the opposite port side for a little bit but I woke this morning on the port side (with a pillow mind you) and the pain was so very minimal. My first day back to work was yesterday and I must admit I was miserable with sitting upright all day, walking the stairs continually and getting "the look" all day because my office can't keep to themselves and stay out of my business. I came home yesterday tired, cranky, nauseated and hurting from gas pains. My hubby did some karate chops up and down my back for about 20 minutes (I highly recommend this to help move that gas) and I think that contributed to my wondersleep. I just wanted all the new bandsters out there to know that it will get better and the pain will subside.

Edited August 19, 2014 by DanaKat

[KDS5000 10]

Hi thanks for your post. Today marks day five since surgery. I feel real good with slight pain at port sight. I have not had the bad gas that everyone talks about. I spent one night at the hospital and was told by a nurse who had Lap Band herself to get some Gas X and you will be fine. I follwoed that advice and started using it as soon as I go home. I report that to date I have not experienced the horrible gas build up that I have been reading about.

I also understand what you are saying about sitting up all day long. It does get very tiring to me as well. As far as nosy people....yeah know all about that and I can't stand it. If I want them to know anything, I mean anything about my personal life, I will tell them.

I have slept well almost every night with the only major complaint being I get tired of sleeping on my back. I too am a side sleeper and have not yet graduated to sleeping on my side as of yet.

My pain has been very managable. I still take at least half a dose of pain meds at night. Through the day I am well thus far.

I read your bio and it said you have lost a nice amount of weight. Is that weight loss all post op, or does it include the weight lost during pre-op diet?

I have lost 10 pounds since surgery. Just wondering...please I am not being nosy. I just want to drop weight.

Have a good day and I wish you success in your journey!

Keith

[DanaKat 39]

Hi Keith,

I hadn't had the bad pains in my shoulder area like others until recently. It's odd how this gas moves around the body!

I'm glad you wrote because I looked at my bio because I was thinking have I lost that much weight? Anyways, I had a huge blunder. My start weight was off 10 lbs - and otherwise I would not have known. But so far what I have lost is due to the pre-op diet and I suppose the post-op now too.

I am having a hard time hitting my Protein and drinking enough fluids. I think I am bored silly with my choices and tired of liquids but what other choice is there. You aren't nosy - my coworkers are

I wish you much success too!