Which one is normal ?

[mom_x5 0]

My husband and I were both banded on Oct. 7th. He has very little pain and no bruising or swelling at port site. I am still in so much pain it is unbearable! My port site is swollen and very bruised. I can't move without crying out in pain. I am taking vicodin 30ml every 4 hours and it does not help at all. Has this happened to any one else? Help !

[RestlessMonkey 7]

You both are. I was more like your husband, but many people have a harder time bouncing back after surgery. If your pain meds weren't helping you should've called your doctor! Dont' judge yourself by your husband, nor he by you. You're both individuals with different experiences. If your doc has an emergency line, call it and tell them you are in unbearable pain.

[meschultz 0]

Hi my husband and I were banded a week apart and he bruised a great deal, but did not have a lot of pain.. I however bruised very little, but am did have a lot of pain around the port area.. Everyone heals differently.. I know I was in pain for about 10 days post op and to this day I am still having some minor pain in the port area .. Just make sure you are being very careful to not use those muscles.. Use your arms to lift yourself and try to sleep with pillows comforting you.. It should get better.. I started seeing some improvement at about 8 days post op.. but right now you need to rest as much as possible but also walk as much as possible. Dont push it but as much walking as you can do will help.. I hope you start feeling better soon.. best wishes

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Just wanted to reiterate Meschultz makes good points! BUT

If your pain is truly unbearable and you need to cry out when you move, PLEASE call your doc's office. Either something is wrong or you need a new pain med. Pain at that level is contradictory to healing etc. You need to be walking to keep from gettng clots etc. So please call NOW!