Martha78

I'm 5 days post op and my scars are very very very itchy. My seri strips haven't come off yet so I'm not sure how raised they are yet.

I had my lap band surgery on 8/18/2011 and was d/c'd home on 8/19/2011. When I got home I weighed myself and noticed I gained 8 lbs overnight. Has anyone else had this experience and does anyone know why this may have happened?

LOL, I happened to be drinking a protein shake while reading this forum and listening to my belly. The sounds are very weird but I have also wondered how long will they last. I am on day 4 post op.

I'm glad this post was written. I'm on day 4 post op and I have been wondering the same thing. Today is a lot better than the previous days. I did have severe shoulder pain yesterday but that has since resolved. I continue to take small walks. My appetite is picking up but is still not wear it should be. So my goal for today is to at least get in all my needed proteins.

this is day 4 post op for me. I had severe gas pains on day 2 that were very painful. I did speak with my doctor's resident who suggested I walk a lot, sit upright, and use some over the counter Maalox. I must say that this combination really worked. The next day I felt so much better. Once you get rid of the gas you will be able to reduced the feelings of vomiting and your appetite will improve. You have to get more into your body other than water. Please contact your doctor immediately if non of the suggestions provided to you are helpful.

lol, this is good information. I was thinking that it had to be at least 2 weeks. I have a huge sexual appetite but I am not will to hurt myself in the process. I especially don't want to risk getting pregnant at this time. I was also told to wait 4 weeks post op to resume my birth control pills.

Plz let me know what your nurse tells you at your appt on this subject matter. I'm very curious.

So I'm only 3 days post op and my boyfriend has already asked how long we have to wait prior to being intimate again. I told him he needs to at least wait for me to be seen at my f/u appt. I just wanted to know on average, how long have others waited post WLS.