Banded 2 days ago

hisuzi · May 12, 2007

Hi All,

My name is Suzi and I was just banded on May 10th. I am a little achy but for the most part, I feel pretty good. The first 2 days were pretty uncomfortable and I needed the pain meds but now I am just taking ibuprofin and feel okay. I am really excited about my future weightloss and look forward to meeting fellow lap banders.

Suzi

GR8 · May 12, 2007

Welcome hisuzi: You might want to check with your Doctor regarding the ibuprofin -- mine doesn't want me taking due to the fact it is hard on the stomach -- and being you have a new smaller pouch - you don't want to mess it up. Good luck and keep in touch! Best wishes. Gina

hisuzi · May 12, 2007

Thanks GR8. Ibuprofin for the first few days is actually a part of my recovery plan given to me by the clinic. I had my surgery done at NW Weightloss Surgery. So far I haven't had any stomach problems. I have been taking it after having drinkable yogurt and that seems to be working. I appreciate the feed back. Good luck with your first fill.

Suzi

mach4 · May 12, 2007

Hi, i was banded exactly 26 hours ago. I am pretty sore and i feel alot of fliud in my coughs. My trachea is sore too. How long does it last?

Betsyjane · May 12, 2007

Hi Mach. I was sore too. They put that stupid tube in your throat during the operation. It will be back to normal really quickly now.

Did they give you one of those breathing things to use to help you get the Fluid out? If not, you might want to ask them for one. It sure helped me. (I'm sure someone here knows what those are called. If not, I'll go look it up.)

Sound slike you're normal. What helped me the most was walking, resting, liquid Tylenol, and a heating pad.

GR8 · May 13, 2007

hisuzi

NW Weightloss Surgery -- is that in Everett WA -- if so I used to live in Everett. I live in Virginia Beach, Virginia area now.

Just curious....

Glad to hear you have doctors blessing.

I found that each day got better from surgery -- and taking a nap the first 3 days helped tremendously! Mine was Monday - and Thursday I was out and about -- going to the beach - dinner with friends and such.

Good Luck!

mach4 · May 13, 2007

Hi Mach. I was sore too. They put that stupid tube in your throat during the operation. It will be back to normal really quickly now.
Did they give you one of those breathing things to use to help you get the Fluid out? If not, you might want to ask them for one. It sure helped me. (I'm sure someone here knows what those are called. If not, I'll go look it up.)

Sound slike you're normal. What helped me the most was walking, resting, liquid Tylenol, and a heating pad.

Thanks Betsyjane. I did get one of those breathing things. I can do it ok, but severe cramps hit me in my sides sort of like a side stich does. I am still taking liquid hydrocodone every hours. What is the best position to sleep in. I have been doing both the back and the sides. Gas is not really bad, but noticeable.

tachlime · May 13, 2007

"That breathing thing" is called an incentive spirometer. I was banded Thursday the 10th also, and fortunately, I've had to take very little in the way of pain meds, just OTC Tylenol twice. I'm going to try to make it tonight without that. My biggest complaint is getting cold shakes late in the afternoon. I thought maybe I had fever, but it goes away after an hour or two. I may just be a little anemic.

Betsyjane · May 13, 2007

I slept in a recliner for the first few days. Felt a lot better than lying down.

Iluvharleys · May 13, 2007

Welcome to LBT and to bandland!

hisuzi · May 13, 2007

Yes GR8, NW Weight Loss Surgery is in Everett. I feel so fortunate to live so close to them as they are very well known for this surgery as it is all they do and people come from all over the country now to have LB surgery with them.