cyndiebear

Hi all! I am having surgery next week and decided to keep it a secret from my friends and family..even my kids..i'm afraid if it doesnt work i'll be embarrassed. Can I hear some success stories and what should I expect ?

I had my surgery on August 11. I did well, today ohhhhhhh lawd, my sides hurt, im uncomfortable, I need to lay flat, on my side then I need to sit up straight. I cant make up my mind. My side feels like some one has stabbed me, my lungs hurt when I take a deep breath. Let's talk about my BELLY... The top part feels like its bloated..Its soft..I need to fart and burp..When I do it just makes room for more gas pain. GAS X AND TUMS..help a little just enough for a tease of a fart and burp..HELP...Im drinking my broth fine, I actually like it. I had yogurt today. I'm not hungry.

I'm Cynthia and am 39 years old. Two kids and single. I live in Lancaster, CA..Banded on august 11, 2011..i'm miserable

I feel like something is pulling at my side and snap back but it hurtsssss...omg..also the top of my stomach burns it feels like heart burn especially when I breath in..when does this end

I gave myself an enema to prevent constipation. I dont have a promblem drinking. I just ate my pureed meal. I actually feel a little better sicne I ate solid food. Im anxious to see my weight loss, being on a liquid diet. When I burp OMG IT HURTS.. LOL

The pain is different and for the most part tolerable when u find a comfortable position. I dont think there is anything out there to really help with the gas pain being since they put it in you. Heck they should pull it out. LOL..I just went for my walk and farte/burpped..it hurt more to burp..my lungs are sore.. I just pureed my tuna, green beans and sweet potatoes..not bad warmed. im not sure if i'm hungry i got all kinds of stuff going on in my belly, i normally eat just to be eating so I have to admit i dont know what being hungry feels like. That's why I got the Lap Band..The best part of recovery so far has been talking to you all on here. So glad this exist...best wishes and please keep talking to me. Where did you put the heating pad was it over your belly. Im taking Loratab, I cant say that it really helps with the pain, but I do fall asleep periodically. So if i'm sleeping I guess i'm not in pain. It's when i wake up that I notice the pain. The repositioning is a killer..

ive kept this a secret from everyone I know so this chat room is all I have to talk about it. What do u take to help u with the pain/discomfort. Does your sides hurt. I'm gonna go to the store so I can walk around.

Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you continued success with your weight loss and hope this isnt a determent to you. Good luck to you.

I had my surgery on August 11..let's talk about this pain.....OMG..it is so similar to what u have mentioned. My clavicle hurts..i've been taking tums and gas x..no improvement. I take my pain medication every 4 hours. My side's HURT..omg it feels like someone is pulling at my fat and muscles..when I deep breath it hurts. They didnt give me an incentive spirometer (lung machine) as you all call it, I wish they did. It hurts to walk sleep lay twist stand and sit. LOL..i'm miserable..Im trying to follow the diet but find myself confused. I dont want to eat because I dont feel hungry and the pain probab;y isnt helping. I'm taking Lortab liquid. Any suggestions to help with the pain..

I dont know anyone who has had the surgery. I am scheduled on Thursday. I am dying to know what to expect..I have made this decision and trying not to think about it. I said I have had enough with being over weight and am paying CASH..ouch..that's the main reason I have not told anyone..

tomorrow is the big day..wish me luck

Thanks to everyone who was kind enough to respond to my post.. I am speachless, however so happy to know there are people who feel just like me..yehhhhhhhhhh, right now I feel so alone because I cant tell anyone. I got my lie together..hehehehe i'm having gallbladder surgery..im working on what to tell my boyfriend now. I already started with i'm on my way to the doctor to get my results..woosh now I have to tell him im having surgery..oh lawd i hope he doesnt ask to many questions. wish me luck and i'll see u in my next post tomorrow is the big day..weight loss here I come

Tomorrow is my big day. Talk about being nervous. I AM NERVOUS..Congrats to you..

Thank u for your reply..heck yeh it helps, I dont no anything so far..So your response gives me hope. What state are you in? I'm in California. I plan to return to work on monday, my appointment is on thursday .