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RapKim · January 4, 2008

Well I hit the 20 lb mark yesterday that's good my husband says he can tell in my face i'm losing. We got dumped on with snow new years day though and has put a hamper on my fitness routine. I HATE my treadmill I keep hoping it will catch fire but I don't think I'm walking fast enough.

princesstracey · January 4, 2008

Kim, you are TOO funny! I hate that dreaded mill too! Ha!

KarenH · January 5, 2008

I have read in several postings that one of the issues after surgery is shoulder pain. Is there a specific reason for this? Can anyone elaborate? Thanks.

Mellis · January 5, 2008

shoulder pain is actually a referred pain due to manipulation of the diaphragm.

Done · January 5, 2008

I actually have the research papers if anybody wants to see it.

PM me. :confused:

RapKim · January 5, 2008

The shoulder pain I think is the worst part about the whole surgery I was banded on the 13th of December and still get it I'm also still having trouble taking a deep breath and find myself yawning alot but don't worry it will keep improving if it gets really bad use a heating pad it's helped me alot. Also I found if you wear pants that are too tight or sit forward (like hunched over the computer) it can make it worse so try sitting in a leaned back position and wearing sweats when you can. Good luck to you I feel your pain.

mia31771 · January 5, 2008

Congrats on your successful surgery! What a blessing that everything went so well! Keep us posted!

RapKim · January 7, 2008

Well I still can't get my treadmill to catch fire but I did get an elliptical machine..... I think I like my treadmill.

catcalico · January 7, 2008

I had my surgery on 12/28/2007. I felt REALLY bad for about 3 days - I was sore, tired, and just out of it. Then on day 4, I started to feel much better. I went back to work on day 7 - I still had some of the shoulder/back pain, but it was bearable. Today is day 11 and I feel really good and I am back to my daily routine. The shoulder and back pain has subsided and the swelling from surgery is way down. I never would have thought I would have felt this good today judging by how I felt right after surgery! I am down 12 pounds - Yeah!