Yr2la8

Thanks for asking this question because I have wondered the same. I feel like I get that tightness in my throat and that is when I'm sure I'm done. Although I don't like that feeling so I've been trying to gauge what amt gets me right before that point. That tightness makes me want to burp too.

Yes, the gas pain was the worst! I also felt as though I was in a car accident. My entire body was sore, even my neck muscles. That only lasted about 3 days. The gas pain lasted an entire 7 days. I walked a lot and took gas x strips, not much helped during those days. I found that a heating pad on my lower back helped quite a bit. Didn't get rid of it but the pain lessened for a little while. I felt the same way.... I remember telling my husband. " I think I may have made a terrible mistake"! After the 1st 7 days I felt much differently. I was banded on 4/5/12 and have lost 21lbs already. The pain I endured was so worth the results I am seeing thus far! Best of luck to you on your wls journey!

Hi, I was banded on 4/5/12 and I also had a small hernia repair. It took me almost 2 weeks to feel back to normal. I still have some pain at my port site - nothing major just feel like it's pulling. I felt very weak until I was able to eat more. The 3 rd week I was able to eat fish and I'm thrilled. I was not really hungry but I knew I had no energy due to lack of food. I am sick of sweets! So the protein shakes etc..we're getting old. I really didn't feel like they were helping anyway. Real protein has been the best. Anyway! Probably more than you wanted to know. I hope all goes well for you! Angie Ps. Make sure to take your vitamins. I've recently purchase B12 disolvables and that has also helped.