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I had my lap band put in yesterday (6/28) and I have had so many different kinds of pain. I know the pain in my shoulder is gas pain and the burning on my stomach is from the incision. What I don't know is if the pain in my stomach is hunger pains ( I have actually heard my stomach growling) or gas pains. And then when I do drink something I can't tell if the pain is hunger, gas, or pre-band pains. Ugh. I feel miserable. I wish I would only feel one pain at a time so I could identify which is which.

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I am so sorry you are not feeling well. I had my surgery on the 27th and other than being sick on my stomach from the anesthesia the first day I have not had any problems. I am a little sore but drove across town this morning. I have not felt huger at all and I started Clear Liquids on Tuesday so this is my 4th day on clear liquids. I have not had any gas pain and very little pain at the incision sites. I hope you feel better tomorrow!

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Did your doctor send you home with pain meds? If so, TAKE THEM! If not, GET THEM!!!!

Walk as much as possible, and rest when you're not walking! It's the very best thing for you after surgery...

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Just take your pain meds and you should be okay....don't worry about what pain is what....just stick to your post-op diet and take your meds...you should be fine...

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