TxChickadee2012

I had my surgery on July 11th. They gave me pain meds before leaving after my surgery. They made me sick and it was very painful to throw up. I actually never had "pain". It was more like soreness like I did a very intense work out so I NEVER took the pain meds once I got home. I slept in the recliner the first night because it was just way uncomfortable to lie down. I did use a pillow as "protection" on my stomach because I have a lap dog that did not understand why she couldnt cuddle. I slept most of the day of and one. I was able to sleep in my bed by the next night. The gas was the most uncomfortable thing that I really experienced and the "reflux" feeling that you have in your chest. I started walking the next evening around the block a few times. If you can stand it the best thing to do is get up and move around and walk around the block. It will help with the gas. I even managed an outing on Saturday to walk around Wal-Mart and to a movie.

Hi - I was banded on July 11th. I lost about 15 lbs pre op and then lost about another 5 post op. I have not lost anything in about a week now. Actually went up 2 lbs when I weighed this morning. However, after reading several post on here and other websites that seems to be normal. I go see my doctor on Friday but I am afraid that he is going to be disappointed in me. I would like to eliminate some of the carbs in my diet but it is kind of difficult with the dietary restrictions right now. Kelli