lenore25 0 Posted June 9, 2008 I am curious. I am reading everyone’s bogs about pain, gas, nausea, etc...and I am beginning to wonder if this surgery is worse or comparable to having a c-section. I KNOW...we are talking about two completely different body parts, however, I had 2 c-sections 14 months apart and I tell ya after that second c-section, I never thought I would ever feel right again. I am kind of a nervous when it comes to pain, so I am just trying to relate this band lapsurgery to something.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ollie123 0 Posted June 10, 2008 C-sections were much worse...Had babies to take care of to boot! A lot of gas but it subsides after a few days get up an walk as much as you can. I've had 5 abdominal surgeries. This one was a cake walk by comparision. I checked into the surgery center at 6p and checked out by 2pm Good luck! Ollie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bparris 0 Posted June 10, 2008 Oh, my gosh... the C-Section was WAY WORSE! I've also had two, but they were 12 and 16 years ago. I'm telling you the lap band is a breeze compared to child birth!!! No worries... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jachut 487 Posted June 10, 2008 c-section - mind you, I didnt think that was bad either. The worst thing about the lapband was the weakness/fainting I kept getting on about day 4 from having no food. Pain from the surgery and gas were minimal for me, I wasnt hungry at all but the lack of energy from the tiny intake held me back. I did all I could to get carbs and calories in and felt loads better from there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted June 10, 2008 There is no comparison as far as I am concerned. I was in terrible pain after my c sections. I had my lap band surgery on Fri and went back to work on Mon. I have a desk job, but it only felt like I had done a few sit ups, with a little bit of muscle pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewYearNewMe 0 Posted June 10, 2008 WOW! C-section was a lot worse, although not too bad for me. The lapband was very easy for me. I was more worried about the anesthesia, but I woke up at the calling of my name and was not sleepy again. I had NO gas pains and very little post-op pain. I did bruise pretty badly, but who sees that except me? Good luck and think positive. I think if you put all that fear and uncertainty out there it will come back at you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kat225 2 Posted June 10, 2008 C-SECTION!!!!!!!!!!!! By far!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stef123633 1 Posted June 10, 2008 I'm the minority. I've had 3 c-sections...they were entirely different but I wouldn't call them easier. This was hard b/c now my "babies" are preschoolers and require alot more physically from me. Also, all childbirth surgeries I had family fly in to help me and I was on my own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lenore25 0 Posted June 10, 2008 Ladies, I can not thank you enough for your input!!!!!!! This gives me peace of mind and that my dear is better than a piece of cake! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lindaa 1 Posted June 10, 2008 I delivered 3 10 pound babies vaginally. My 8 pound premmie was a C/S. The lap band surgery was nothing compared to any of my birth experiences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites