Jessica Wren 0 Posted April 16, 2008 I am officially a bandster! I had my surgery yesterday and come home from the hospital today. I am feeling a little sore at the moment. I didn’t take any pain meds today for fear of them making me nauseous! I don’t have anti-nausea meds at home like they do in the hospital. It’s fine though. I think I am mange without the pain meds. I do, however, have to give myself a shot today. Haven’t done that yet so it could be interesting! It’s still hard to take deep breaths and I am using my little tool they gave me for that. (Can’t for the life of me remember it’s name now) I seem to be getting better at it so I guess that means things are looking up! I don’t have any gas pains but from reading everyone’s posts that seems to hit a lot on the 3rd day which will be tomorrow. I am hoping I won’t have to deal with that though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusislove 26 Posted April 16, 2008 Congrats! I was banded Monday, the gas pains are a pain in the neck, but I will survive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted April 16, 2008 Congratulations on becoming an official bandster! Welcome to the club! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennifer_n 0 Posted April 16, 2008 congrats i'm happy for you..i will be banded on may 5th and i am soo excited..hopefully i feel as good as you sound! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saqueen 1 Posted April 16, 2008 Congratulations! Every day you will feel better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandy~ 2 Posted April 16, 2008 Congrats! I will be in your boat in 7 days :rolleyes2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reductionist 0 Posted April 16, 2008 Hi All: I was banded today! Besides the gas pains/cramps, I am not in any pain. Also, I feel no pain for the incisions at all. Is this normal or just lucky? Either way, I am starting a new phase of my life. I am both scared/excited. My whole life revolved around food so I am cautiously optimistic that I can make this transition effectively. Be well.:rolleyes2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alice150 0 Posted April 16, 2008 Welcome to Band Land! I was banded 4/8 and I thought it was rough for two to three days, but now, its fine. Congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica Wren 0 Posted April 16, 2008 i think some people have pains around the incisions and some don't.. That's what i take from reading people's posts. I do have some pain. I am thinking that i just might try the pain meds. My incisions also itch. I wonder if that's normal!?! Just survived giving myself my first shot so that's good news! lol Thanks everyone for the congrats! I just love this site and all the support you receive from everyone! :rolleyes2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
80s_chick 2 Posted April 16, 2008 Congrats to all! I was banded today, too! We share an anniversary! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boxwes 0 Posted April 16, 2008 I got mine on Monday! I definitely have some incision pain, but nothing a little bit of pain meds can't handle. And thank god, the gas pains have been manageable. Excited to be on the journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruisemissile 0 Posted April 16, 2008 I am officially a bandster! I had my surgery yesterday and come home from the hospital today. I am feeling a little sore at the moment. I didn’t take any pain meds today for fear of them making me nauseous! I don’t have anti-nausea meds at home like they do in the hospital. It’s fine though. I think I am mange without the pain meds. I do, however, have to give myself a shot today. Haven’t done that yet so it could be interesting! It’s still hard to take deep breaths and I am using my little tool they gave me for that. (Can’t for the life of me remember it’s name now) I seem to be getting better at it so I guess that means things are looking up! I don’t have any gas pains but from reading everyone’s posts that seems to hit a lot on the 3rd day which will be tomorrow. I am hoping I won’t have to deal with that though! congrats and welcome to the club...! each day will bring about more recovery and feeling, you'll feel better each day. just keep your dr instructions close at hand at look at them everyday so that you remember what you have to be doing, drinking, etc... we're here for support... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristylyn 0 Posted April 16, 2008 cONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO HAD THE BAND! The part that yall might start hurting on which is where I am hurting at is where the port is. It won't let you bend that much to sit. At least this is the only pain I am in right now. I was banded on Monday and today is my 2nd day home and I took my shower this morning, I felt ALOT better but the gas and sharp pain by my part is killing me..I hope Everyone does great on it..Take care! Kristy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asherje 81 Posted April 16, 2008 i think some people have pains around the incisions and some don't.. That's what i take from reading people's posts. I do have some pain. I am thinking that i just might try the pain meds. My incisions also itch. I wonder if that's normal!?! Just survived giving myself my first shot so that's good news! lol Thanks everyone for the congrats! I just love this site and all the support you receive from everyone! :rolleyes2: The pain meds aren’t too bad, didn’t get nauseous once from them. But I can totally sympathize with the itchy incisions lol. I have one that drives me completely batty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Long2BFree 12 Posted April 17, 2008 Itchy is normal and annoying if anything. Don't let your pain get too out of hand or you will be miserable and your body will have a hard time getting rest if you are fighting it too much. Can you take something other than meds that make you nauseated like Tylenol? If you don't mind me asking, what are the shots for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
