Really - How much does it hurt ?

[Enchanted 2]

I don't want to minimize anyone's suffering ...

but, seriously, if you've had a baby, you can handle the lapband.

It hurt. I was not comfortable. I wouldn't wish for the pain. But I'd put up with a lot more to have lost the weight.

xoox

[lotsabirds 0]

A little gas pain in my left shouldar. Other than that, minimal. Just rest a couple of days and remember not to lift anything heavy for 3 weeks.

[DB1119 0]

Thanks everyone.

[cyndi2774 0]

Can someone explain the pain the shoulder thing? I am new here and this is the first I have heard of it.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

The abdominal cavity is filled with CO2 during surgery to spread things apart and make the surgery easier. Sometimes that discommodes the diaphragm and it can be agitated and sore afterward. If it presses on the phrenic nerve that runs right by it you have what is called "referred" pain in your shoulder. It will lessen and resolve over time as the gas is absorbed by your body (Gas X or other drugs won't help it because it isn't in your digestive tract, it's in your abdominal cavity, unless your surgeon removes most/all of it) It felt, to me, kind of like what we call "a crick in my neck" but having my husband massage my shoulder would make mine quickly abate. Different people have it (if at all) to different degrees.

[staplegater 0]

It depends on what kind of pain meds you get.

I would say 75% uncomfortable and 25% pain. It hurt. I just wanted to sleep through the first week. It was not fun. I did not have good pain killers. You would think Mexico would give you the good stuff, but no.

It, as all things, passes though.

[PSJ71 0]

I have a pretty high tolerance for pain & I have endured very serious pain - almost lost 3 fingers on left hand, ectopic pregnancy - tube burst & natural childbirth twice. With that said, I want to be prepared. I know everyone is different, but really, how bad was it?:cursing:

Thanks!

Hi there!

Well, the worst pain I felt after surgery was when I woke up and for some reason my left collar bone hurt. Other than that I used 6 mg of morphine right after surgery and that was just because I had some discomfort around my diaphragm that would have been relieved by burping. Other than that I never picked up my liquid Vicodin and I didn't even use the liquid Tylenol after I got home. I really couldn't believe how easy this surgery was. My C-section was more painful that this. I am almost 2 weeks postop and feeling great!

But, I think pain is just different for different people.

Good luck to you!!

[1960PoodyTood 0]

I am getting banded Aug. 21, By Dr.Verboonen in Cancun... Anyone heard of him?