Banded 10 hours ago.

Jennifer77 · April 29, 2008

Hello and Good Morning to all

It's 1:00am the day after my procedure, and I hurt. I have been taking my pain medications every 4 hours and they make a wonderful dent allow me to just sleep through the pain. Sadly, it's 1am and I now hurt so badly when I lay down. While searching through these posts I have seen a lot of people recommend recliners. Sadly I don't have one in my tiny apartment. Any other suggestions so I can sleep relatively pain free?

Thanks,

Jennifer

jegtlf · April 29, 2008

Pillows! I propped myself up on pillows and moved as little as possible! It will get better! Congrats on your band!

deepinfl · April 29, 2008

Hello and Good Morning to all
It's 1:00am the day after my procedure, and I hurt. I have been taking my pain medications every 4 hours and they make a wonderful dent allow me to just sleep through the pain. Sadly, it's 1am and I now hurt so badly when I lay down. While searching through these posts I have seen a lot of people recommend recliners. Sadly I don't have one in my tiny apartment. Any other suggestions so I can sleep relatively pain free?

Thanks,

Jennifer

Jennifer..hang in there. I had my band on February 18. I have had several surgeries before with no problems, but wow! I got an infection around the port and the first 2 weeks were agony. But, you know what? I would do it ALL again because it is now about 10 weeks out and I have lost 52 pounds and I feel better than I have since I was MUCH younger (I'm 55). It is a decision I do not regret. Use that stomach pillow and hug it tight..for no matter what, you will get over the pain soon and you will be so AWESOME!!! Take care and good luck for the future!!! Denise

jet · April 29, 2008

wow youre brave. i was still in hospital for 2 days and 2 nights after mine, then in bed for two days straight at home after that sleeping sleeping sleeping, too weak to even think abotu computers.

im at day five and wanting this alien otu of me, and wanting someone to make me a nice home cooked roast dinenr with all the trimmings. dont know if ive lost any weight as i have no scales. good news is that today my pain reduced to managemeable. only on paracetemol instead of the morphine which has kept me going so far. good luck to you.

kathystrick · April 29, 2008

I Jennifer and welcome to LBT! Sounds like you are doing pretty good overall. Hope the pain will ease up soon and make it easier for you to sleep. The only suggestion I can give is the same as someone else - PILLOWS!! Good luck to you and keep us posted on your progress.

mommy4 · April 29, 2008

i am scheduled for my surgery tomorrow. i am excited but not looking for the pain. i guess it will be hear for me because i like to sleep on my stomach. but it will be worth it in the end.

luvinke · April 29, 2008

Congratulations Jen! I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling bad. Are you having gas pains or are you just sore from the surgery. I don't really know what to tell you as I only experienced the gas pains and they weren't that bad, I simply walked around a lot and kept a heating pad on it when I layed down which I was told helped me to escape the pain. As for pain meds I didn't use any of those but the Doctor told me to buy liquid Tylenol just in case and I was able to find that at CVS Pharmacy. I'm sure everything will be okay, just remember the good (band/weight loss) will out weigh the bad (pain). Keep us posted on your progress.