2 days post op

[savannahsmommie 0]

So I had my surgery on Thursday, May 21st. I feel great. I'm actually at work right now. Just sitting at a desk today, but nonetheless at work. I have already lost 4 lbs and almost no pain. Just soreness. Yay! Any other May Bandsters?

[stellaabbey 0]

Good for you. I actually had my surgery on May 19th. Unfortunately, I had a hernia repaired at the same time. The nurse told me I would have most of my pain from the hernia, not the band so I have been quite sore. I did work from home on Thursday and Friday, but I'm so glad for the long weekend!!

Good luck to you!

[happiness1 1]

I am sooo happy for you!! I am still waiting on Inc... So dissappointed that havent heard back!! I hope for July!!!

[rtm 0]

That's great! I had my surgery on May 11th. It took me about 5 days to feel okay, as the gas pain were really intense and made me feel like I couldn't breathe. Since then, I've been doing great--better than great. I'm down 11.5 pounds and in another week, I get to have something other than liquids!! Woo hoo! Best of luck to you on your journey.

Rachel

[savannahsmommie 0]

Thanks so much! I feel really good. Alittle sore. Kinda like I just did a bunch of sit ups. I still get gas pains in my chest, but I just force myself to burp and take Gas X and I feel 100% better. I am so happy with my decision. I wish you all the best of luck on your journey. :thumbup:

[naynayto2 0]

So I had my surgery on Thursday, May 21st. I feel great. I'm actually at work right now. Just sitting at a desk today, but nonetheless at work. I have already lost 4 lbs and almost no pain. Just soreness. Yay! Any other May Bandsters?

I'm a May Bandster, I was banded on May 4th and have lost 10.6 pounds and feel really good, not hungry just bored with food choices but I'll make it another week. I have my 1st fill appt on June17. I also had a hernia repair and I think that helped with restriction since my band has no saline in it at this time.

[303'sJourney 0]

I had my surgery on the 18th and am feeling great as well. I had two hernia's... :thumbup: leave it to me... I can't do anything simple. I had a SLIP surgery which is a single incision through the belly button or so they say... the one thing I have noticed since yesterday is that it itches SOOOOO bad! I know it is because it is healing but wow... it is out of control and well... obviously I can't scratch it. Anyone else experiencing that??

[krch 0]

I had my surgery on the 20th, and also had a hernia repair.

I am experiencing alot of pain up high, and am guessing it is the hernia that is bothering me from some of the other comments.

I can't get comfortable. Last night I was up all night, couldn't sleep because of the discomfort.

Is anyone else experiencing this?:wink2:

[krch 0]

My Dr. or nurse didn't tell me anything about extra pain, but I sure am having a problem with it.

What did they tell you to do for it?

I am on Nexium, and taking antacids with gas relief too.

[303'sJourney 0]

The doctor said that the pain you feel in your upper chest and left shoulder would be from a hernia repair and that it takes about 7 to 10 days for it to subside. They said that walking and being well hydrated helps but it is just something that has to pass with time. Sorry that wasn't exciting news!

[krch 0]

Thanks for getting back to me so soon!

My Dr.'s office is closed, and I just wanted to confirm what I had a feeling was the source of my pain.

I see you are also here in Florida.

I am in Merritt Island, had my surgery in St. Pete.

[missy0 0]

I was banded on May 19th. I had a hernia repair and i am at a point where my incisions are itchy. The gas is so irritating i didn;t know it would be like this. I can't wait to get thru this stage. I can't believe you guys are back working to quickly, I could never do that. I would never heal because of the stress.

[NOLAR 0]

I am so glad to hear that. I am literally 36 hours away from the procedure Monday morning the 25th. I am thinking only one more day of this liquid diet until my surgery....then i will have to set new goals to get through it. I'm pleased to hear you two days out and feeling ok. Wish me luck guys....