had my surgery thursday 8/28 AND FEELING GREAT!!!!

[1GirlNamedTiff 0]

So i had my surgery and i am doing great! I am no longer on the prescription meds and just doing ibprofuen and feeling great not really hungry at all!!!!

[g00dbyefat 0]

Congrats!!!

I had my surgery on Monday 8/25 and only needed the pain meds at night for 2 nights. Luckily we had a easy time w/ it. I have read a LOT of ppl that have not had such an easy time!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Ok how are you getting away with ibuprofen? We are told ONLY tylenol because the NSAIDS like ibuprofen are bad for your stomach.

[1GirlNamedTiff 0]

I know what you mean, before surgery some of the stories on here had me totally freaked out. Part of the reason i wanted to post a good story. Also congrats to you as well

[1GirlNamedTiff 0]

My doc has no problem with Ibpro. he said just to cut them in half and it really helps because it is an anti-inflamatory, like they gave me in the hospital the first night

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Surgeons are all so different! I wouldn't take it on an empty stomach but that's personal preference. I do like it better than tylenol as a pain reliever but for now will follow what my surgeon says. I will say though if i could take ibuprofen instead of tyelnol I'm sure I'd be feeling better too! LOL

[1GirlNamedTiff 0]

I am with you every surgeon is so different, and i am doing the same following exactly what he says, I hope you feel better soon, and do what your surgeon says because in no way am i a doctor. take care and praying for a quick recovery for you.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Thanks! And don't get me wrong, I feel pretty good considering! (I had surgery 8/11 and again 8/29, he reused the same entry points so I know I feel a little more sore because of that!) Just wishing I could have ibuprofen too! You are one lucky woman!

[missnikkie0514 0]

I had my surgery 2 DAYS AGO on 8/29/08, I had a rough night on Friday and little sore yesterday but woke up this morning feeling a lot better!! After reading some posts I also was very concerned about pain and recovery but I am doing well. The only thing I think that I may have to dilute my juice because it makes my stomach hurt a little bit. Any suggestions on how to get your Protein intake in on the first week of clear liquids>?

[likeitsgolden75 0]

Hello!

I was banded on Aug. 27. Most of the pain is gone. I even went to the gym with my hubby this afternoon. Glad that things are going well for you! Take care.

[pattymmm 0]

Hi, I had my surgery on 8/27 and am feeling pretty good too. Seems like the my port site is a little swollen and the incision itches ... Does anyone else have that?

[1GirlNamedTiff 0]

Okay in no way do i want to start a war of the Protein wars but the main way i am getting my protien is with using the New whey protien bullets from GNC and making Jello with them

I spoke to my doctor and the nutritionist and they did not seem to have a problem with the new why protien bullets so i feel comfortable using them...if you want some more ideas for using them please send a private message i don't want to get blasted for mentioning them by those who don't agree.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

It will itch as it heals. Just keep an eye on it and if it gets really red and warm, or if you have a fever, call your doc immediately. A little swelling and especially the itching is just normal healing!

[1GirlNamedTiff 0]

and Patty, yes my port side does itch a little and is more sore than the rest i am sure they did a little stretching to get the band in and what not. i have glue no staples or stiches so its nice it doesn't rub on my clothes or anything.

Edited August 31, 2008 by 1GirlNamedTiff

[jazma 16]

I had my surgery on 8-28-08 as well and feel pretty good. The gas pains all almost all gone. I am excited for the future ahead