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Day 5 Post-Op

By something_for_gabby

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I was sent home less than 24 hours after I was banded. I have had almost zero-pain - except for the shoulder.... THE SHOULDER. I have been doing my husbands head in complaining about it.

 

The only thing that has been concerning me is that I have developed a chesty cough, and every cough is like being punched in the wounds.

 

In general - lack of sleep, wound discomfort, shoulder-tip pain, no appetite, eating almost nothing, frustrated at taking an hour to drink water, endlessly thirsty -- annoyed at myself for being such a complainer at the moment :)

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    Lap2Fab

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Use Gas X strips for pain, they work. Get up and walk as much as you can! I use pillows to prop myself up when sleeping. It will get better, the first couple of days are rough! You lap band isn't restricted yet, so you should be able to drink water fairly quickly. I was worried that it would fill my pouch but my doctor said no way, just take your time but it's going directly to the bottom of your stomach and you'll feel achy if you drink too fast. She was right, once I had confidence that I wasn't going to hurt the lapband, I have had no problem getting in my fluids. You can do it!

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    marw

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Lap2Fab is right - it does get better, hang in there. And do walk as much as you are able and use the GasX. I would keep an eye on that cough . . .if concerned, call your doctor. Keep us posted - you'll be in our prayers.

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