How long will this last?

newmommy · March 5, 2008

I was banded this morning just curious if anyone else's throat swelled up when you ate and how long that lasted. It's pretty uncomfortable. Also how long did the gas last for everyone? I tried to get up and walk but my incisions are too sore for that. Hope it goes away on it's own.

Thanks! :confused2:

mnn2501 · March 5, 2008

My understanding is that they put an oxygen hose down your throat (they did me) while you are out, hence the sore throat. Mine lasted about 4 days, throat lozenzes help. I was up and walking about 4 hours after though although today (1 week later) I still get tired easily while walking. My doctor suggest Malox and walking for the gas and it lasted 2 - 3 days.

grace65 · March 5, 2008

I had my surgery last Friday and they put a patch behind my ear to help deter nausea. Anyway, I felt like I couldn't breathe. Honestly, I almost had a panic attack. The patch made me jittery so instead of coming home right after surgery and sleeping I was completely restless. I was groggy but everytime I tried to sleep I would jerk awake in a minute. My throat felt totally swollen and hurt terribly. I got permission to remove the patch and in about 2 hours the effects had worn off and I felt 100% better. My throat hurt for two days due to the tube they put there during surgery, but I could take liquid tylenol and that helped a ton!

I am now on day 5 and I feel great. I slept on my stomach last night...??? No pain whatsoever. I hope you feel better soon, too!!!

:thumbup::rolleyes2::w00t:

jenncore · March 5, 2008

My throat was pretty uncomfortable for the first few days and I also had a huge sore in my mouth. sugar free popsicles really helped with the discomfort. As far as gas pains, I really only had gas pains the night after my surgery. I slept with a heating pad everynight for a week anyway so that might have helped dissolve some of the gas. Hang in there, you'll be feeling better before you know it!

Jenn

newmommy · March 5, 2008

thanks for the advice! i feel like a total wuss. everyone i talked to that had it done said they didn't even need their pain meds and were fine the next day and that's not the case with me at all. i'm incredibly sore. oh and i called the doctor and he said warm rather than cold liquids would help my throat and it really does.

bfh5417 · March 5, 2008

i had a gas pain at the top of my stomach that lasted 4 1/2 days. I thought I had some how hurt myself or something because like you I had heard everyone say they were pain free....once the gas pain left I felt a lot better I am on my 3rd week and for me week one was bad week two just so so but now I feel great....dont get dicouraged it will get better.:thumbup: