freshly banded

specialk67 · May 26, 2008

hi, just wanted to introduce myself. i was banded on friday 5/23. i have been home for 2 days and am feeling pretty good but having a terrible time getting comfortable enought to sleep through the night. any suggestions?

TandTF · May 26, 2008

Hi! I was also banded on the 23rd. I am sleeping okay as I have sleeping pills-long history of sleep problems another story. But having just more pain in general than I thought I would. Are you taking anything for pain? You might try liquid benadryl to help you sleep. I know I have used it in the past for sleep issues. Don't know if I am much help.

Tonja

skierhj · May 26, 2008

I slept in a recliner for the first few days and have only been able to lie in a bed the last two nights. The recliner allowed me to move up and down as my stomach would tolerate. The first night in a bed was tough as I like to sleep on my side but last night I slept wonderfully.

specialk67 · May 26, 2008

thanks for the tips, i am on lortab for painand it seems to work well for short periods of time. like you mentioned i just did not expect to be in this much discomfort. but benadryl is a good suggestion. i am going to ask my doc about that. also going to try to recliner for sleeping tonight and see if that helps. what is going down well for you right now as far as your liquid diet. i tried some broth today and that was not the best. :unsure:

skierhj · May 26, 2008

beef broth was rough but a low sodium chicken broth went down quite well. Hot tea has been great I've been able to start having some creamy liquids like creamed Soups but I have to strain them or any chucks really reak havoc. The warm creamy foods have helped. The surgeon also said to start trying thin cream of wheat which has made me feel so much better as it sticks with you for a while. I really haven't been too hungry. The problem I'm having is the Protein. The Protein drinks are horrible and are turning my stomach.

I say that but right now I am hungrey and weak but some of that is from driving 3 hours back to my house today. When I can rally, I'll head to the kitchen and have a little something. By the way, today is my first day with no pain killers at all and that has been nice.

TandTF · May 27, 2008

I am not doing very good with the drinking. I am only up to 32 ounces today. I have been taking my liquid amoxil, dissolving my toradol (for pain), drinking liquid tylenol and liquid motrin and even slipped in a xanax to help with the pain. I also have been using the gas x strips. My upper abdomen feels swollen. I think most of my pain is probably gas. I made homemade beef broth. Strained it before I drank it. I tried drinking the Kelloggs Protien lemonade but didn't seem to go down so well. I also drank warm tea. Seems like warm stuff goes down better. Looking forward to taking my sleeing pill and going to bed. Thanks for the support. It sure helps.