December Bandsters 2009

[Marine mom 3]

my poor belly looks like a balloon and feels like it is stretching too much. argh, it is miserable.

[bellyfatgone 0]

Mine looked like a balloon b4 the surgery and still does.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

I got home yesterday and that is when my gas pains in the chest, shoulder and arm started. Everytime I eat the pain gets worse. I'm waiting for a big burp to get this out of me. I'm also having a hard time getting in 64 oz. of Fluid because of this, but am trying hard.

My incision pains are minimal thankfully. My nurses and myself were amazed that I only had two incisions. Yeah! I hope everyone is recovering well.

I can't believe you only have 2 incisions, I have FIVE!!! I'm so jealous. Next summer you'll be a bikini model and I'll be all scarred up...Must go pout now....

I too had the pressure and felt the need to burp...eventually did burp and burp and burp and OHHH felt so much better, are you taking gas-x? It saved my life! Do your best to get the fluids in, it will make your entire recovery easier.

[Bamablondie1 0]

Anybody else have headaches after surgery? Surgery was on Monday (28th) and I've had the worst headache all evening! It feels like a slept too long/sinus/tension headache! *ugh* Could it be the Lortab?

[smitten kitten 0]

Hi everyone! I had my surgery last night and I'm officially a bandster *yay*

Right now I'm having some serious chest pains (mostly when I take deep breaths) and can't sleep for more than 45min, but I'm hoping this is normal (?). Oh and my arm muscles ache really bad - did anyone else experience this?

Bamablondie1: I've a headache since I came out of surgery and I suspect it's because of the meds and the fact that I smoked and was drinking caffeine the night before surgery. I think it's a w/d headache. Maybe your doctor can all you in a diff pain killer.

Anyhoo, I wish you all a speedy recovery and the best New Year ever

[bellyfatgone 0]

Anybody else have headaches after surgery? Surgery was on Monday (28th) and I've had the worst headache all evening! It feels like a slept too long/sinus/tension headache! *ugh* Could it be the Lortab?

I didn't, but I've heard of people getting anestesia headaches. My neck was real sore for the first day and the nurses told me it's because of the way they have to bend my neck all the way back to get the trache tube in. I'm suprised I didn't get a headache since I have such a sensitive neck!

Hope it goes away soon.

[bellyfatgone 0]

Hi everyone! I had my surgery last night and I'm officially a bandster *yay*

Right now I'm having some serious chest pains (mostly when I take deep breaths) and can't sleep for more than 45min, but I'm hoping this is normal (?). Oh and my arm muscles ache really bad - did anyone else experience this?

Yes, it is normal. I was concerned too since I had left chest, shoulder, arm and neck tightness and pressure. The dr. said it was in fact gas pain. It soon changed to occasional little painful gas bubbles going up thru my chest and exploding into my shoulder. Man do they hurt! Not sure how long this will last, but I'm hoping they end soon. Movement is supposed to help, but it hasn't helped me yet.

[Marine mom 3]

a 5 hour energy cured the headache. my doc doesn't care if i have caffeine, as long as my pee looks good. i love my surgeon...

[bellyfatgone 0]

a 5 hour energy cured the headache. my doc doesn't care if i have caffeine, as long as my pee looks good. i love my surgeon...

How is it supposed to look? I didn't get any info on that.

[Marine mom 3]

as long as it is light colored/not concentrated and dark, i am good. so, i keep sipping away all day. so far, so good.

not a conversation i have with many people, lol!

[AE09 3]

We were banded the same day - I can't start mushies for another week. :biggrin: So jealous (but happy for you ), I did call my doctor's office today to make sure and they confirmed it! Oh well, I am doing okay, not too much hunger, I bought some Carnations instant Breakfast and it is really good, I put all natural Peanut Butter in it with soy milk and extra Protein Powder. Anyway I hope it goes well for you!

I know it was tough for me to handle the liquids!! The mushies are going well, except now I feel like I can eat and I'm suppossed to chew my food to applesauce consistency, but...it's already there!!! So I found it's really hard to take my time. I also went back to work full time this week, and that was tough. I thought all my gas pains went away, but I can feel it in my left flank/shoulder/neck. I walk daily try to drink all my liquids and I've been taking gas ex. It gets better every day!! My follow up shows I'm healing well...all 6 incisions! I go back Feb 5 for my first fill. Good luck!!

[Melinco 1]

For your headaches, you might want to try liquid tylenol. My instructions were to use it when I had pain (such as headache) that didn't warrant use of the stronger pain meds or low grade fever.

I'm pretty fortunate that I didn't have any headaches, but I did have plenty of other aches! lol Back, neck, arms, shoulder, tummy. But, eventually, it all went away.

My only issue now is that one of my incisions is red. The nurse thinks it might be the internal stitches aren't dissolving like they should, but rather trying to make their way out. She's going to talk with my surgeon, who is in surgery today, to see if I should take some additional antibiotics. I'm putting neosporin on it in the meantime to help.

[bellyfatgone 0]

I know it was tough for me to handle the liquids!! The mushies are going well, except now I feel like I can eat and I'm suppossed to chew my food to applesauce consistency, but...it's already there!!! So I found it's really hard to take my time. I also went back to work full time this week, and that was tough. I thought all my gas pains went away, but I can feel it in my left flank/shoulder/neck. I walk daily try to drink all my liquids and I've been taking gas ex. It gets better every day!! My follow up shows I'm healing well...all 6 incisions! I go back Feb 5 for my first fill. Good luck!!

I wonder how they decide how many incisions to do. Does anyone know that?

[alilash 0]

First day home from the hospital, and I am so sore! Ouch! Started sipping liquids this morning. Going to take Vitamins and meds in a few. How long does the pain last?

I was banded on Tuesday and was able to come home yesterday. I too would love to know how long the pain lasts. Most of my pain is on my left side by my port, I keep trying to walk and stretch but it hurts really bad. Hopefully it will pass soon.........take care!!

[Marine mom 3]

i was banded monday, and feel a lot better today. down to 2 doses of pain med.

hope you follow suit.